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J Surg Oncol 82 (1): 10-8, 2003
DPP4 inhibitors, which work within the physiological range to enhance GLP-1 activity, may have additional pleiotropic effects beyond their GLP-1 activities (Figure 3)
Evidence on muscle strength is mixed: some short-term studies show preserved handgrip or leg strength despite reduced muscle size (possibly due to loss of non-contractile tissue), while longer-term data and animal models suggest potential weakening even with modest mass changes
Patients on immunosuppressive therapy, those with uncontrolled inflammatory conditions, or individuals with a history of severe allergic responses to injectable compounds should obtain provider clearance