The passive paracellular route only allows the passage of molecules that are smaller than 500 Da
It is a dual GIP and GLP-1 receptor agonist, meaning it activates two incretin pathways simultaneously
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Exploring these options can help make treatment more affordable
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In particular, preclinical studies have demonstrated that GLP-1 and its more stable and long-lasting analogues GLP-1RAs possess neuroprotective and antiapoptotic properties, modulate long-term potentiation and synaptic plasticity, as well as promote the differentiation of neuron precursors, and can reduce depressive behavior [75]