Its overactivation disrupts nicotinamide metabolism, reduces NAD+ levels, promotes hepatic lipid accumulation and lipotoxicity, and represents an important therapeutic target for hepatic metabolic disorders
Pancreatic enzyme elevations (lipase and amylase) were observed in some orforglipron-treated participants but were mostly asymptomatic and did not correlate with clinical pancreatitis events
Collagen IV forms the basement membrane, a thin sheet that separates the epidermis from the dermis and provides structural support to the entire skin
hesitation can increase pain
Additionally, patients with certain gastrointestinal issues, such as past pancreatitis, may not be ideal candidates
Phase 2 (NEJM, 2023, n=338, 48 weeks): up to 24.2% average body-weight loss on the 12mg dose