Both approaches work, as long as storage protocols are followed
Thus, inhibition of DPP-IV has been suggested as a feasible alternative to elevate circulating GLP-1 levels, and circumvent the limitations of GLP-1 administration [323][324][325][326][327][328][329][330]
Similarly, GLP-1 binds to GLP-1-receptors (GLP-1r) and causes the same glycemic effect as GIP on the pancreas
The fundamental difference between these two compounds lies in their receptor targeting strategies
In the pancreas, semaglutide enhances glucose-dependent insulin secretion, meaning it only triggers insulin release when blood sugar is elevated
Regarding FDA approvals , Mounjaro is primarily approved for managing type 2 diabetes , although it has shown significant weight loss in studies