By mimicking the effects of a naturally occurring hormone called GLP-1, this medication helps regulate appetite, reduce food intake, and promote feelings of fullness
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Some of the symptoms which characterize the inherited disease are mimicked by the administration of drugs interacting with OCTN2 as off-target or by some diet regimens (Pochini et al., 2009, 2019