Peptidomic profiling of secreted products from pancreatic islet culture results in a higher yield of full-length peptide hormones than found using cell lysis procedures
CY-5, a novel GLP-1/GIP dual receptor agonist, was recently discovered by Liu et al., which showed efficacy in reducing serum lipids, LFTs, and biopsy-proven hepatic steatosis in an AMLN diet NAFLD mouse model [47]
Moreover, it activates critical neuroprotective transcription factors such as Nrf2, which triggers the expression of antioxidant response elements, enhancing the cells endogenous defense mechanisms against oxidative stress and neuronal degradation [65]
In November 2025, the Trump administration announced TrumpRx, a federal direct purchasing platform using tariff threats to extract Most Favored Nation (MFN) pricing from pharmaceutical manufacturers & bringing the cost of GLP-1s like Ozempic down to $350/month for cash payers (from $1,350/month)
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