does dpp 4 break down glp-1 DPP4 Inhibitors vs Agonists | June 2021 | Clinical Corner DPP4 (Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4) Inhibition Increases
Description
The incretin hormone, glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) is released from intestinal L-cells following food ingestion

A Nature study of 27,885 people identified gene variants that predict GLP-1 weight loss and nausea risk, including one specific to Mounjaro users.
Learn how GLP-1 medications and HRT (hormone replacement therapy) work together to reduce weight gain, insulin resistance, and diabetes risk in menopause.

The proposed mechanism: the leucine substitution increases hydrophobicity, potentially stabilizing the signal peptide and improving receptor trafficking to the cell surface meaning more receptor, more drug response
