Rubbia-Brandt L, Giostra E, Quadri R, Mal P, Mentha G, Sparhr J, Zarski J, Borisch B, Hadengue A & Negro F (1999) Evidence that liver steatosis is virally-mediated in a subset of patients infected by hepatitis C virus (HCV) genotype 3
Key findings from this phase 2 obesity trial included: Mean weight reduction of up to approximately 24.2% at the highest dose (12 mg) after 48 weeks Dose-dependent reductions in body weight across all active treatment arms Significant reductions in waist circumference, blood pressure, and lipid parameters Improvements in fasting glucose and insulin resistance markers A separate phase 2 trial in adults with type 2 diabetes (published in 2023) demonstrated meaningful HbA1c reductions alongside substantial weight loss, suggesting potential dual utility in both obesity and glycaemic management
GLP-1 (7-37) is a truncated, bioactive form of GLP-1 that is the product of proglucagon processing in intestinal endocrine L cells
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