Tirzepatide
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Tirzepatide

Dual GIP/GLP-1 receptor agonist studied for type 2 diabetes and obesity

Noto anche come: LY3298176 · Mounjaro · Zepbound · twincretin

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Chemistry data
Class
dual glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP) and glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist
Molecular weight
4813.5 g/mol
Sequence
YAibEGTFTSDVSSYLEEQAAKEFIAWLVKGRG-OH (39 amino acids; Aib = aminoisobutyric acid at position 2; C-20 fatty diacid conjugated to lysine at position 20)
Half-life
approximately 5 days (subcutaneous)
Routes
subcutaneous
Studied doses
subcutaneous 2.5 mg, 5 mg, 10 mg, 15 mg once weekly

Stato Normativo

Stati Uniti
fda_approved
Unione Europea
ema_approved
Regno Unito
mhra_approved

Come funziona

  • Dual agonism at GIP and GLP-1 receptors with imbalanced biased signaling favoring GIPR engagement, enhancing insulin secretion in a glucose-dependent manner
  • Suppression of glucagon secretion via GLP-1 receptor activation on pancreatic alpha cells during hyperglycemia
  • Slowing of gastric emptying contributing to postprandial glucose reduction and increased satiety
  • Central appetite suppression via brainstem circuits, modulated by GIP receptor activation attenuating GLP-1-induced nausea
  • GIPR-mediated weight-independent insulin sensitization and adipocyte nutrient metabolism modulation

Risultati della ricerca

Contesto di dosaggio

  • Vie di Somministrazione
    subcutaneous
    Intervallo
    2.5 mg, 5 mg, 10 mg, 15 mg once weekly

    FDA-approved dosing: 2.5 mg starting dose titrated to 5 mg, 10 mg, or 15 mg once weekly for type 2 diabetes (Mounjaro) and obesity (Zepbound)

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Effetti collaterali: contesto di ricerca

  • nausea
  • diarrhea
  • decreased appetite
  • vomiting
  • constipation
  • dyspepsia
  • abdominal pain
  • injection site reactions

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