Expert opinion on therapeutic patents
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Expert Opin Ther Pat · Oct 2020
ReviewGLP-1R agonists for the treatment of obesity: a patent review (2015-present).
Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) is an endogenous peptide which is secreted by enteroendocrine L cells, GLP-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) can exhibit glucoregulation by stimulating insulin release, promote satiety, delay gastric emptying, and reduce energy intake. Liraglutide is the only GLP-1 RA approved for the treatment of obesity. The phase III clinical study of semaglutide has completed and the result showed significant weight loss effect. GLP-1 RAs have been proven to be safe and effective in clinical trials, they are considered to be promising anti-obesity drugs. ⋯ Currently, research on anti-obesity effect of modified GLP-1 RAs has grown significantly, liraglutide accounts for approximately 56% of the global obesity drug market. Long-acting analogues and multifunctional peptides showed good weight loss activity. As more and more clinical trials are carried out, we believe that GLP-1 RAs will occupy an important position in the market of obesity treatment.