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Genetic variations in GLP-1R: Impact on diabetes and obesity therapeutics.
European journal of pharmacology - 15 Apr 2026
Al-Zaid Bashaier, Abubaker Jehad, Mohammad Anwar, Abufarha Mohamed, Al-Mulla Fahd, Al-Sabah Suleiman
Abstract excerpt
The glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor (GLP-1R) is a class B G protein-coupled receptor (GPCR) that is essential for glucose homeostasis, energy balance and appetite. GLP-1R is a key therapeutic target for the treatment of type 2 diabetes and obesity, owing to its central role in insulin secretion, glucagon suppression, and body weight regulation. Increasing evidence suggests that genetic polymorphisms in GLP-1R...
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