GLP-1R, together with four other glucagon receptors (GCGR, GLP-2R, GIPR, and GHRHR), belongs to the secretin (class B1) GPCR family, whose endogenous ligands are peptide hormones
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One peptide in particular, PT-141, is gaining notice as a supposed libido booster
More interestingly, a decreased expression in obese ob/ob mice and diet induced obese mice compared to a lean control group as well as significant changes after fasting has been reported for these factors
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