ReviewBiomedicines2023
Novel Dual Incretin Receptor Agonists in the Spectrum of Metabolic Diseases with a Focus on Tirzepatide: Real Game-Changers or Great Expectations? A Narrative Review.
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5 citing papers in PubMed, 12 citations in OpenAlex.
- Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Outcomes Risk Reduction Associated With Semaglutide vs Tirzepatide: A Target Trial Emulation.JACC. Advances · 2026Article
- Pathogenesis and Clinical Management of Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease.International journal of molecular sciences · 2025Review
- The Triad of Risk: Linking MASLD, Cardiovascular Disease and Type 2 Diabetes; From Pathophysiology to Treatment.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Review
- Review of current and new drugs for the treatment of metabolic-associated fatty liver disease.Hepatology international · 2024Review
- MAFLD Pandemic: Updates in Pharmacotherapeutic Approach Development.Current issues in molecular biology · 2024Review
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Abstract
The prevalence of metabolic diseases including type 2 diabetes (T2D), obesity and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) increases globally. This highlights an unmet need for identifying optimal therapies for the management of these conditions. Tirzepatide is a novel dual incretin receptor agonist (twincretin) that activates both glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) and glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP) receptors. The aim of this narrative review was to examine the impact of novel twincretins, focusing on tirzepatide, on the management of a wide spectrum of metabolic diseases. Data from preclinical and clinical trials have shown that twincretins significantly reduce blood glucose levels in T2D, and tirzepatide is the first agent of this class that has been approved for the management of T2D. Additionally, the beneficial impact of tirzepatide on weight reduction has been corroborated in several studies, showing that this agent can achieve substantial and sustained weight loss in obese patients with or without T2D. Data also suggest that tirzepatide could be a promising drug for hepatic steatosis reduction in individuals with NAFLD. The remarkable effects of tirzepatide on glycaemic control, weight loss and liver-related outcomes have posed new research questions that are likely to lead to further advancements in the treatment of T2D, obesity and related metabolic disorders.
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