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ArticleBMC endocrine disorders2021

The dual amylin and calcitonin receptor agonist KBP-089 and the GLP-1 receptor agonist liraglutide act complimentarily on body weight reduction and metabolic profile.

Anna Thorsø Larsen, Sofie Gydesen, Nina Sonne, Morten Asser Karsdal, Kim Henriksen

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Article in BMC endocrine disorders, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 13 papers.

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13 citing papers in PubMed, 31 citations in OpenAlex.

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5 · Who and what money

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5 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Anna Thorsø LarsenNordic Bioscience Biomarkers and Research, Department of Endocrinology, Herlev Hovedgade 207, 2730, Herlev, Denmark.
Sofie GydesenNordic Bioscience Biomarkers and Research, Department of Endocrinology, Herlev Hovedgade 207, 2730, Herlev, Denmark.
Nina SonneNordic Bioscience Biomarkers and Research, Department of Endocrinology, Herlev Hovedgade 207, 2730, Herlev, Denmark.
Morten Asser KarsdalNordic Bioscience Biomarkers and Research, Department of Endocrinology, Herlev Hovedgade 207, 2730, Herlev, Denmark.
Kim HenriksenNordic Bioscience Biomarkers and Research, Department of Endocrinology, Herlev Hovedgade 207, 2730, Herlev, Denmark. kh@nordicbio.com.
Nordic Bioscience (Denmark) · DK

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundWeight loss therapy is becoming more and more important, and two classes of molecules, namely amylin receptor and GLP-1 receptor agonists, have shown promise in this regard. Interestingly, these molecules have several overlapping pharmacological effects, such as suppression of gastric emptying, reduction of glucagon secretion and weight loss in common; however, they also have distinct effects on prandial insulin secretion. Hence, a combination of these two mechanisms is of significant interest.

methodsIn this study, we investigated the add-on potential of the dual amylin and calcitonin receptor agonist (DACRA) KBP-089 in combination with the GLP-1 receptor agonist liraglutide as obesity treatment in high-fat diet (HFD) fed rats.

resultsIncreasing doses of KBP-089 and liraglutide alone and in combination were studied with respect to their effects on body weight, food intake and glucose metabolism during a 9-week intervention study conducted in HFD rats. Further, the gastric emptying rate during an oral glucose tolerance was assessed. Treatment with KBP-089 and liraglutide dose-dependently lowered body weight 15% (at 2.5 μg/kg/day) and 7% (at 400 μg/kg/day) in HFD rats, respectively, while the combination resulted in a 21% body weight reduction, which was mirrored by reduction in fat depot sizes. Gastric emptying and glucose metabolism were improved, primarily by KBP-089, although liraglutide led to a reduction in fasting plasma glucagon.

conclusionDACRAs complement GLP-1 on food intake, body weight, and glucose tolerance indicating the potential for an add-on therapy.

Indexed as

Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Receptor AgonistsAmylin Receptor AgonistsAnimalsBlood GlucoseDiet, High-FatDrug Therapy, CombinationGlucagon-Like PeptidesGlucose Tolerance TestHypoglycemic AgentsLiraglutideMaleMetabolomeObesityRatsRats, Sprague-DawleyReceptors, CalcitoninAmylin Receptor AgonistsBlood GlucoseGlucagon-Like Peptide-1 Receptor AgonistsGlucagon-Like PeptidesHypoglycemic AgentsKBP-089LiraglutideReceptors, CalcitoninReceptors, Islet Amyloid PolypeptideDACRAGLP-1Glucose toleranceObesity

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PMID33413317
PMCPMC7791885
OpenAlexW3119986206

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