European heart journal|2025|Verma S, Cosentino F, Kosiborod M|2 citations
PMID: 39673759
A GLP-1 receptor agonist approved for type 2 diabetes and chronic weight management.
Cardiovascular complications remain the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), despite substantial advances in pharmacologic management. Semaglutide, a glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist, has…
BACKGROUND: Clinical experience with semaglutide in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus shows that its benefits extend far beyond glucose regulation. This study examines whether this drug is indeed popular among the Croatian population and explore…
The aim of this study was to design a poorly water-soluble electrostatic nanocomplex of semaglutide (SMG) with protamine sulfate (PS) and zinc ions (Zn) for prolonged subcutaneous delivery. Complexation of SMG with the cationic peptide PS increased t…
CONTEXT: There is emerging evidence suggesting a possible association between glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RA) and non-arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (NAION). Retrospective cohort studies supporting this association…
The passive membrane permeation of small-molecule drugs and small hydrophobic peptides is relatively well understood. In contrast, how long polar peptides can pass through a membrane has remained a mystery. This process can be achieved with permeatio…
Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs) are long-acting drugs that have gathered a lot of attention worldwide for their utility in the treatment landscape of type 2 diabetes mellitus and obesity. Their widespread global use has been acco…
Familial partial lipodystrophy (FPLD) is a rare genetic disorder leading to adipose tissue deficiency/redistribution and metabolic dysregulation with insulin resistance, diabetes mellitus, and dyslipidemia. Coincidence of FPLD and autoantibody-positi…
BACKGROUND: Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs) are increasing in prevalence as the "go-to" medication for type 2 diabetes, obesity, and off-label weight loss. The changes associated with the use of these medications can result in an…
BACKGROUND: Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs) are widely used to improve glycemic control and induce weight loss in individuals with type 2 diabetes (T2D), yet treatment responses vary significantly among individuals. Eating behavi…
The proposal for a nomenclature changes stems from the inaccuracy of the original term, as well as on the absence of any allusion to metabolic disorders and the stigma generated by the use of the terms "nonalcoholic" and "fatty". The term thus propos…
INTRODUCTION: Schizophrenia is a severe mental disorder that impacts thoughts, emotions, and behavior, affecting 0.32% of the global population. While antipsychotic medications are crucial for managing symptoms, nearly half of individuals with schizo…
PURPOSE: Obesity is a risk factor for premature development of heart failure (HF), one of the costliest obesity-related disorders. Clinical trials have demonstrated the efficacy of semaglutide 2.4 mg in improving outcomes in patients with HF. The stu…
The precise mechanism of action of semaglutide in obese patients remains uncertain, although it is evident that the drug confers a significant cardiac benefit. An excessively high-fat diet has been demonstrated to result in an increased expression of…
BACKGROUND: Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs), such as semaglutide, reduce cardiovascular risk in type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), but the consistency between oral and subcutaneous formulations remains unclear. METHODS: This meta-…
Calls to poison centers involving exposure to glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RA) have increased. Data from a statewide poison control system from 2017 to 2023 was analyzed to assess changes in GLP-1 RA exposure frequencies and repor…