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Today is a bit about where we are now, but also about where we are going, through the lens of the current obstacles that these medications face in the real world

GLP-1R signalling is associated with preventing apoptosis, anti-inflammatory activity and matrix protection
Whilst not explored in detail in the latter project, we observed that the addition of a C-terminal acyl chain further influenced the ability of each ligand to recruit G proteins and -arrestins to the GLP-1R, highlighting this feature as a modifier of GLP-1R efficacy in its own right

Originally developed for type 2 diabetes management, these medications are now widely used for weight loss and obesity treatment
