Glossary
Incretin
A gut hormone, such as GLP-1 or GIP, that influences insulin secretion and appetite signalling.
Relevant compounds
- Semaglutide
Long-acting GLP-1 receptor agonist
- Tirzepatide
Dual GIP and GLP-1 receptor agonist
- Retatrutide
Investigational GIP, GLP-1 and glucagon triple agonist
- Liraglutide
First-generation acylated GLP-1 receptor agonist
- Exenatide
Gila-monster-derived GLP-1 receptor agonist
- Mazdutide
GLP-1 and glucagon receptor dual agonist, approved in China
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