glp 1 drug class Classification of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists Data from: The Impact of GLP-1 Receptor
Description
GLP-1 binds to GLP-1 receptor (GLP-1R), a G-protein coupled receptor present in several tissues throughout the body
Exenatide provides superior control over post-prandial hyperglycemia compared to conventional therapies due to its ability to mimic the effects of endogenous incretin hormones
Though it was not statistically significant
These antiinflammatory and antiatherogenic effects of GLP-1 RAs reduce formation of atherosclerotic lesions and progression (59, 60)
doi: 10.2337/db14-1149
