(Center) In macrophages, GLP-1 can significantly increase the expression of GLP-1 receptor through G protein-coupled receptor 119 (GPR119), enhance the activity of ABCA1, lead to the increase of apo AI, and thus promote intracellular cholesterol outflow
"We believe this potential new medicine can deliver even more weight loss than tirzepatide and it could potentially provide additional health benefits," Daniel Skovronsky, Lilly's chief scientific and medical officer, said during an earnings call on Thursday
So after the recent publication of a study indicating that statins can have a detrimental effect on GLP-1 secretion and insulin sensitivity, an important question quickly followed: should individuals on statins be concerned about these apparent effects on metabolic health
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