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What is Oxyntomodulin?

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Oxyntomodulin

Oxyntomodulin is a natural gut hormone that activates both the GLP-1 and glucagon receptors, and it inspired dual-agonist drugs such as mazdutide and survodutide.

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In plain words

Oxyntomodulin is made from the same precursor protein as glucagon and GLP-1, in the same intestinal L-cells.

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Why it matters

Oxyntomodulin is the natural model for the glucagon and GLP-1 dual agonists now in late-stage trials.

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