Tirzepatide (GLP-2)
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Tirzepatide (GLP-2)
Islip
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3 Grant Ave.
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Tirzepatide (GLP-2) is a once-weekly injectable medication developed by Eli Lilly for the treatment of type 2 diabetes (T2DM) and obesity. It is the first dual GIP (glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide) and GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1) receptor agonist, designed to enhance glycemic control and induce significant weight loss. Its dual action makes it more effective than traditional GLP-1 therapies, offering promise in both metabolic and cardiovascular health domains.
Applications
- Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) management
- Chronic weight management for obesity or overweight individuals with comorbidities
- Prediabetes intervention and diabetes prevention
- Cardiometabolic support in heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF)
Mechanism of Action
GLP-1 Receptor Agonism: Amplifies insulin response to glucose and influences lipid metabolism and adipose tissue regulation
No Impact on Blood Sugar: Does not affect insulin levels or glucose metabolism
Dual Incretin Effect: Combines GLP-1 and GIP signaling pathways to synergistically improve glycemic control and promote weight loss
Key Research Studies
1. Weight Loss Efficacy
- Study: SURMOUNT-1
- Findings: Up to 22.9% average body weight reduction over 3 years in people with prediabetes and obesity
- Reference: Verywell Health+2Reuters+2Time+2
2. Weight Loss After Lifestyle Intervention
- Study: SURMOUNT-3
- Findings: 21.1% mean weight loss post-lifestyle intervention, totaling 26.6% over 84 weeks
- Reference: Lilly Investor Relations+1Nature+1
3. Head-to-Head Comparison with Semaglutide
- Finding: Tirzepatide resulted in greater weight loss (20.2%) than semaglutide (13.7%)
- Reference: Lilly Investor Relations
4. Diabetes Prevention
- Finding: Reduced progression from prediabetes to T2DM by 94% over 3 years
- Reference: Time+2Verywell Health+2Reuters+2
5. Cardiovascular Benefits (HFpEF)
- Finding: Reduced heart failure risk by 38%, and an average weight loss of 15.7% in obese patients with HFpEF
- Reference: American College of Cardiology+3Health+3Lilly Investor
Relations+3
6. Glycemic Control Superiority
- Study: Compared to Semaglutide
- Finding: Tirzepatide was both noninferior and superior in reducing HbA1c over 40 weeks
- Reference: New England Journal of Medicine
Biological Effects and Benefits
Weight Loss:
Superior and sustained reductions in body weight compared to other incretin-based therapies
Blood Sugar Regulation:
Improves insulin sensitivity, reduces HbA1c, and promotes glucose homeostasis
Diabetes Prevention:
Dramatically lowers the risk of T2DM progression in prediabetic patients

Cardiovascular Health:
Reduces heart failure outcomes and improves cardiometabolic parameters
Lipid and Appetite Regulation:
GIP component may aid lipid metabolism and appetite control beyond GLP-1 effects
Molecular Structure

- Peptide Sequence: Not specified in the document
- Molecular Formula: Not specified in the document
- Molecular Weight: Not specified in the document
- Notes: Tirzepatide is a synthetic peptide that combines agonist activity at both the GIP and GLP-1 receptors for enhanced therapeutic effects