Both body weight and BMI differences between two groups were not statistically significant
While they share a genetic origin, their physiological targets are distinct
In terms of structure, several GLP-1RAs have been developed based on the naturally occurring protein exendin-4 (from the Gila monster, a lizard found in New Mexico and Arizona), which shares 53% homology with native (human) GLP-1 [49,50,51]
GLP-1 receptor agonists exert their therapeutic effects through several mechanisms : they stimulate insulin secretion from pancreatic beta cells in a glucose-dependent manner, suppress glucagon release (which reduces hepatic glucose production), slow gastric emptying, and act on appetite centres in the hypothalamus to promote satiety and reduce food intake
The body becomes more likely to deposit fat centrally around the abdomen
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