This pocket is formed by residues in transmembrane helices 1 (TM1), 2 (TM2), 3 (TM3), and 7 (TM7), along with contributions from extracellular loop 2 (ECL2)
The rationale is straightforward: a 120kg individual has significantly more tissue volume for the peptide to distribute through than a 70kg individual, which affects both the effective concentration at receptor sites and the perceived intensity of side effects
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The company maintains that the benefits of semaglutide outweigh its risks and notes that all reported side effects are disclosed to regulators