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GLP-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs) may have neuroprotective and neurotrophic effects in ALS models.
GLP-1RAs may be considered for further investigation in ALS treatment.
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Preclinical studies suggest that GLP-1 signaling can provide neuroprotective and neurotrophic effects in ALS models.
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Targeting metabolic dysfunction in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: therapeutic potential of GLP-1 receptor agonists
Mohamed Mohsen Helal et al. · Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis and Frontotemporal Degeneration · 2026
DOI 10.1080/21678421.2026.2627901
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