Cagrilintide: A Potential Breakthrough in Obesity, Type 2 Diabetes, and Beyond
Cagrilintide is a long-acting analogue of the human peptide amylin, a naturally occurring hormone that is co-secreted with insulin in response to food intake. Amylin plays a crucial role in regulating glucose metabolism by inhibiting glucagon secretion, slowing gastric emptying, and promoting satiety. However, despite its beneficial effects, amylin is rapidly degraded in the bloodstream, […]