After transfection, cells were incubated with fresh medium containing puromycin (1 g/ml) for 3 weeks
Semaglutide Wegovy / Ozempic Mechanism: GLP-1 receptor agonist (single target) Weight loss: ~15-17% body weight (STEP trials, 68 weeks) Dosing: Weekly injection, titrated from 0.25mg to 2.4mg Common side effects: Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation (typically transient) Availability: Longer track record, more widely available Cardiovascular data: SELECT trial demonstrated 20% reduction in major cardiovascular events Tirzepatide Zepbound / Mounjaro Mechanism: Dual GLP-1 + GIP receptor agonist (two targets) Weight loss: ~20-22% body weight (SURMOUNT trials, 72 weeks) Dosing: Weekly injection, titrated from 2.5mg to 15mg Common side effects: Similar GI profile to semaglutide
Compounders can make patient-specific (and prescription-specific) versions of medications if, for example, a person is allergic to a dye in the FDA-approved version or has trouble swallowing something in pill form
Insulin is responsible for the way our bodies break down, store, or utilize fat
The peptides will come with approved labeling that includes such identifiers as pharmacy name, patient identification, medication name, dosage, & expiration date