Liraglutide. Molecular model of the drug Liraglutide,used to treat obesity and diabetes. This is a long-acting glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist which binds to the same receptors as does the body's GLP-1 hormone. It stimulates insulin secretion which controls blood sugar levels,decreases the production of the hormone glucagon,slows gastric emptying,and reduces appetite. It is used for the management of type 2 diabetes under the trade name Victoza,and as a treatment for obesity in adults under the name Saxenda | |
Lizenzart: | Lizenzpflichtig |
Credit: | Science Photo Library / Evans, Dr. Tim |
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