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A dual agonist is a single molecule that activates two different hormone receptors, such as tirzepatide acting on both GIP and GLP-1 receptors.
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An agonist switches a receptor on.
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Knowing which receptors a drug hits explains why results and side effects differ between medicines that sound alike.
A dual agonist is a single molecule that activates two different hormone receptors, such as tirzepatide acting on both GIP and GLP-1 receptors.
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