The experimental procedures were performed complying with the Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals of China Medical University and approved by the Animal Care and Use Committee of China Medical University (Issue No
In both age groups, the last dispensed prescription in 2023 was most often for injectable semaglutide for type 2 diabetes
Liraglutide, a GLP-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1RA), was shown to reduce serum total cholesterol, LDL-C, high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C), and TG levels by decreasing hepatic LDLR and PCSK9 expression in db/db mice, but not in wild-type mice [16]
Glutathione IV therapy offers primary health benefits beyond skin whitening, such as cellular detoxification and overall health improvements
In human studies, translation remains limited, as clinical trials are generally small, short-term and heterogeneous in design, dosing and endpoints, with some reporting no significant effects