An incretin analog having a formula selected from the group consisting of SEQ ID NO:6, SEQ ID NO:7, SEQ ID NO:8, SEQ ID NO:9, SEQ ID NO:10, SEQ ID NO:11, SEQ ID NO:12, SEQ ID NO:16, SEQ ID NO:17, SEQ ID NO:18, SEQ ID NO:19, SEQ ID NO:21 SEQ ID NO:23 and SEQ ID NO:25, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof
Its prolonged duration of action and long half-life make it a subject of interest for researchers to explore the therapeutic potential of growth hormone secretagogues
Most recently, results from the FLOW trial found that the GLP-1 Ozempic can slow the progression of kidney disease and reduce the risk of death from kidney or cardiovascular events
Peptides act as messengers (signalling molecules) that send signals to cells and tissues of the body to regulate their functions, such as releasing insulin, burning fat, or delaying digestion
This flexibility in administration routes offers practical advantages for addressing injuries in different body locations