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Amylin receptor activation has emerged as a promising drug target for the treatment of diabetes and obesity.
Practitioners should consider amylin receptor activators as a potential treatment option for obesity and diabetes.
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Amylin receptor activation has emerged as a promising drug target for the treatment of diabetes and obesity.
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A Review of Amylin Peptide Receptor Activators for Obesity Pharmacotherapy
Sang Min Lee · Current Drug Targets · 2025
DOI 10.2174/0113894501398624250819070004
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