Archives of neurology , 50 (7), 739742
Activation of GLP-1R induces an increase in intracellular Ca 2+ in 40% of NTS astrocytes, while selective inhibition of astrocyte function in NTS abolishes exendin-4-induced inhibition of food intake (Reiner et al., 2016)
2.2 GIPR agonism serves to reduce GLP-1R mediated GI AEs in the clinic Treatment with GLP-1R agonists can drive nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, and constipation, which often results in discontinuation of treatment (6-10% of patients) or reduction in dose (~15% of patients) (63)
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