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Promising preliminary data have suggested that glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) have a neuroprotective effect against PD, potentially slowing the progression of PD and helping patients maintain their motor function
Incretin antagonists While incretin agonists, such as GLP-1s, activate hormone receptors in the gut, other drugs known as antagonists take the approach of shutting down certain functions
Published human studies (Dhillo et al., JCEM, 2005) used IV bolus doses and observed rapid hormonal responses
The symptoms persisted for a median duration of 47 days in people with obesity on GLP-1 RA therapy [18], which may be ascribed to the more chronic nature of the condition [35]