All patients in the study were identified as having either type T2DM or obesity, with the exception of one patient who had been diagnosed with prediabetes
A 12-week randomized trial demonstrated: Average weight loss of 2.6 kg in AOD-9604 group (1 mg/day) versus 0.8 kg in placebo group Preferential reduction in abdominal and visceral fat deposits No adverse effects on carbohydrate metabolism or insulin sensitivity Non-dose-dependent effects, with higher doses (10 mg/day) producing less weight loss than lower doses However, a subsequent 24-week Phase III trial with 502 subjects incorporating intensive diet and exercise showed no statistically significant weight loss compared to placebo, leading to development termination in 2007
It reduced apoptotic neurons and neurodegeneration [82]
Semaglutide is a medication originally developed for type 2 diabetes that is now increasingly used for weight management due to its proven benefits on appetite control and metabolism
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