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Fig. 1 | Cardiovascular Diabetology

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From: The dual glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP) and glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist tirzepatide: a novel cardiometabolic therapeutic prospect

Fig. 1

Main physiological actions of the dual GIP and GLP-1 agonist tirzepatide. GIP—glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide; GLP-1—glucagon-like peptide-1. Despite the similarities between the two incretins, it should be pinpointed that while GIP activity is mainly pancreatic, GLP-1 activity is systemic

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Cardiovascular Diabetology

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