PLoS ONE 2016, 11 (7), e0159782
Based on linker studies, where palmitate was used as an albumin tag, it was observed that the introduction of OEG linkers resulted in both high receptor potency and albumin affinity
The added benzyl alcohol acts as a preservative, allowing multiple uses from a single vial when stored properly
In the Phase 2 trial protocol, participants reached the 12mg maximum dose at week 20 after five escalation steps (1mg, 2mg, 4mg, 8mg, 12mg), each held for four weeks
A subgroup of the PCOS-induced mice received liraglutide 0.2 mg/kg for 21 consecutive days (twice daily, s.c.), while the other subgroup was treated with saline injections twice daily
Increased energy encourages more physical movement throughout the day