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GIP receptor-modulating medications may cause weight loss.
GIP receptor-modulating therapies may be considered for obesity treatment, but further research is needed.
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However, the mechanisms by which GIP receptor-modulating medications cause weight loss remain to be clarified.
Why this rating
The review discusses current trials and findings related to GIP receptor-modulating compounds.
Source
Investigational and emerging gastric inhibitory polypeptide (GIP) receptor-based therapies for the treatment of obesity
Robert H. Gaffey et al. · Expert Opinion on Investigational Drugs · 2024
DOI 10.1080/13543784.2024.2377319
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