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Molecular
Tirzepatide does not seem to have a classical co-activating mode of action in humans.
Understanding the unique action of tirzepatide may inform treatment strategies for type 2 diabetes.
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tirzepatide does not seem to have a classical co-activating mode of action in humans.
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The abstract discusses the pharmacological effects based on literature.
Source
The importance of glucose‐dependent insulinotropic polypeptide receptor activation for the effects of tirzepatide
Lærke S. Gasbjerg et al. · Diabetes Obesity and Metabolism · 2023
DOI 10.1111/dom.15216
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