Did You Know? GLP-1 Receptor Agonist (GLP-1 RA)

January 29, 2024

What are GLP-1 Receptor Agonists (GLP-1 RA)? The GLP-1 Receptor Agonist (GLP-1 RA) medications, also referred to as incretin mimetics or GLP-1 analogs, are biochemical variations of naturally occurring GLP-1 altered for enhanced potency and stability that activate GLP-1 receptors and mimic GLP-1 effects throughout the body. GLP-1 is a small peptide hormone released from…