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RPEP-15336 · 2026

GLP-1 Drugs and SGLT2 Inhibitors Affect Colorectal Cancer Risk Differently in Large Database Study

GLP-1 RAs and SGLT2i showed different colorectal tumor risk profiles, with differential effects by tumor location and patient characteristics in a large T2D cohort.

Hung, Chao-Ming; Zeng, Bing-Yan; Hsu, Chih-Wei; Chen, Po-Huang; Sun, Cheuk-Kwan; Carvalho, Andre F; Stubbs, Brendon; Chen, Yen-Wen; Chen, Tien-Yu; Lei, Wei-Te; Chen, Jiann-Jy; Shiue, Yow-Ling; Su, Kuan-Pin; Liang, Chih-Sung; Tseng, Ping-Tao ·

RPEP-15339 · 2026

Tirzepatide Cardiovascular Outcomes: Summary of Key Trial Results

Tirzepatide has demonstrated cardiovascular safety in T2D and obesity. Active cardioprotection (MACE reduction) is being assessed in ongoing dedicated cardiovascular outcome trials.

Huston, Jessica; Orey, Dontia; Ashchi, Andrew; Lachapelle, Andrea Ashchi; Genovese, Ariana; Jackson, Jenna; Ashchi, Ramsey; Ashchi, Towfeeq; Ashchi, Majdi; Sutton, David; Deeb, Wasim; Goldfaden, Rebecca F ·

RPEP-15341 · 2026

GLP-1 Drugs Reduce Alcohol-Associated Cirrhosis Risk by 32% vs DPP-4 Inhibitors

GLP-1 RA vs DPP-4i: cirrhosis/decompensation HR 0.684 (0.615-0.762). GLP-1 vs insulin (obese): HR 0.327 (0.263-0.406). GLP-1 vs insulin (non-obese): HR 0.222 (0.133-0.373). GLP-1 vs metformin: HR 0.87 (NS).

Hwang, Soo Young; Hsieh, Pinghsin; Díaz, Luis Antonio; Goodman, Russell P; Schaefer, Esperance A; Wong, Robert J; Luther, Jay; Zhang, Wei ·

RPEP-15342 · 2026

Eptinezumab Real-World: 48% Achieve ≥50% Migraine Reduction at 24 Weeks Including Prior Treatment Failures

Eptinezumab: MMD reduction -6.9 at 24 weeks; ≥50% responder: 48.2%; >40% optimal/modest control; early 3-month response predicted 6-month outcome; AEs 4.7%; satisfaction 94% at 12 months.

Iannone, Luigi Francesco; Piella, Elisa Maria; Montisano, Danilo Antonio; Fasano, Carla; Sebastianelli, Gabriele; Coppola, Gianluca; Ferrandi, Delfina; Lanni, Claudia; Prudenzano, Maria Pia; de Tommaso, Marina; Merlo, Paola; De Cesaris, Francesco; Chiarugi, Alberto; Munafò, Antonio; Pistoia, Francesca; Ornello, Raffaele; Doretti, Alberto; Grazzi, Licia; Lo Castro, Flavia; De Icco, Roberto; Vaghi, Gloria; Avino, Gianluca; Romozzi, Marina; Calabresi, Paolo; Battistini, Stefania; Rufa, Alessandra; Albanese, Maria; Trimboli, Michele; Carlucci, Giovanna; Silvestro, Marcello; Russo, Antonio; Rainero, Innocenzo; Valente, Maria Rosaria; Fofi, Luisa; Marcosano, Marilena; Geppetti, Pierangelo; Altamura, Claudia; Vernieri, Fabrizio; Tassorelli, Cristina; Sacco, Simona; Guerzoni, Simona ·

RPEP-15343 · 2026

Rare Sugar D-Allulose Fights Postmenopausal Obesity Through GLP-1 Stimulation in Mice

D-allulose: reduced visceral fat, improved insulin resistance, ameliorated glucose intolerance in OVX mice. Effects abolished in GLP-1R KO mice, confirming GLP-1-dependent mechanism. Sucrose worsened metabolism only in OVX (not sham) mice.

Iba, Kengo; Kyo, Miharu; Ishihara, Hirotaka; Nagao, Aki; Kawabe, Misaki; Ohbayashi, Kento; Yada, Toshihiko; Iwasaki, Yusaku ·

RPEP-15346 · 2026

Whey Protein Digestion Releases Peptides That Stimulate Satiety Hormone CCK in Gut Cells

<3 kDa whey protein intestinal peptides (from β-La and α-La): strongest CCK stimulation in STC-1 cells. In silico: ACE-inhibitory, DPP-IV-inhibitory, antioxidant, antibacterial activities. ENSAEPE motif identified.

Ignot-Gutiérrez, Anaís; Arellano-Castillo, Orlando; Serena-Romero, Gloricel; Alvarado-Olivarez, Mayvi; Guajardo-Flores, Daniel; Martínez, Armando J; Cruz-Huerta, Elvia ·

RPEP-15347 · 2026

GLP-1 + SGLT2 Combination Outperforms Insulin for Carotid Artery Thickness and Amyloid Reduction

12-month cIMT reduction: combo -10.7%, liraglutide -8.2%, empagliflozin -5.6%, insulin -1.7%. Aβ1-40 reduction: combo -50.7%, liraglutide -52.1%, empagliflozin -40.3%, insulin -30.7%. MDA: combo -23.7%, insulin -9.3%. cIMT regression correlated with Aβ and MDA reductions.

Ikonomidis, Ignatios; Papageorgiou, Anastasios; Pavlidis, George; Georgiopoulos, Georgios; Katogiannis, Konstantinos; Maratou, Eirini; Thymis, John; Pliouta, Loukia; Kountouri, Aikaterini; Korakas, Emmanouil; Kostelli, Gabriella; Parissis, John; Nikolaou, Panagiota Efstathia; Andreadou, Ioanna; Lambadiari, Vaia ·

RPEP-15348 · 2026

Japanese 12-Month Study: Anti-CGRP Drugs Achieve 52% Response with 94% Patient Satisfaction

≥50% responder: 54% (6 months), 52% (12 months). 3-month response predicted 6-month response. Migraine symptoms/aura improved through 5 months. Injection site reactions: 24%→11%. Satisfaction: 94% at 12 months. 150 Japanese patients.

Imai, Shungo; Ihara, Keiko; Takahashi, Nobuyuki; Ohtani, Seiya; Watanabe, Narumi; Iba, Chisato; Ishizuchi, Kei; Takemura, Ryo; Nakahara, Jin; Hori, Satoko; Takizawa, Tsubasa ·

RPEP-15350 · 2026

How Metabolic Disorders Drive Cardiomyopathies and How GLP-1/SGLT2 Drugs Can Help

Metabolic disorders amplify cardiomyopathy through energetic imbalance, inflammation, and fibrosis. SGLT2i and GLP-1 RA promote reverse remodeling by targeting these converging mechanisms with pleiotropic effects beyond neurohormonal blockade.

Indennidate, Carla; Perencin, Brigitta; Di Maso, Vittorio; Buda, Iris; Candido, Riccardo; Sinagra, Gianfranco; Merlo, Marco ·

RPEP-15351 · 2026

Dental Floss Delivers Peptide Vaccines Through Gum Tissue — Outperforms Sublingual Vaccination

Floss-based vaccination: delivered peptide nanoparticles through gingival sulcus → stimulated local LN, increased CD4+ T cells, boosted antibody-secreting cells in bone marrow → durable protection against lethal influenza. Superior to sublingual, comparable to intranasal. Human feasibility confirmed.

Ingrole, Rohan S J; Shakya, Akhilesh Kumar; Joshi, Gaurav; Lee, Chang Hyun; Nesovic, Lazar D; Compans, Richard W; Gill, Harvinder Singh ·

RPEP-15352 · 2026

Prebiotics Boost Natural GLP-1 and GLP-2 Release Through Gut Bacteria Fermentation

Prebiotics → SCFA fermentation → FFAR2/3 activation → GLP-1/GLP-2/PYY release → improved insulin secretion, gut barrier, stomach emptying, appetite. Meta-analyses: modest HbA1c and FPG reductions. Resistant starch and inulin most consistent.

Irfan, Zainab; Halder, Jitu; Giri, Sumon; Molla, Ekbal Ali; Khanam, Sofia ·

RPEP-15360 · 2026

Real-World Semaglutide in Japanese T2D: 12-Month Data Shows Effective Glycemic and Weight Control

Once-weekly semaglutide: sustained HbA1c reduction and weight loss over 12 months in Japanese T2D real-world practice, consistent with clinical trial data. Safe and effective in Asian population.

Iwata, Yoko; Yoshikawa, Fukumi; Saito, Manabu; Fuchigami, Ayako; Sato, Genki; Saiki, Atsuhito; Ichijyo, Takamasa; Sato, Nobuyuki; Ohashi, Tadamasa; Hirose, Takahisa; Uchino, Hiroshi ·

RPEP-15361 · 2026

GLP-1 Drugs May Improve Acne, Hidradenitis Suppurativa, and Psoriasis Through Metabolic and Immune Modulation

GLP-1 RAs may improve acne (sebaceous/androgen modulation), HS (anti-inflammatory/weight reduction), and psoriasis (immunomodulation) through the metabolic-immune axis connecting obesity/diabetes to inflammatory skin disease.

Jabin, Azra; Khan, Shahab; Khan, Hammad; Durrani, Zain Ullah; Hamza, Khizer; Gul, Faiza; Atta Ullah, Sana; Dayam, Fahad; Yaseen, Muhammad; Shah, Saleem ·

RPEP-15362 · 2026

Human Beta-Defensin 3: A Bridge Between Innate Immunity and Adaptive Immune Activation

HBD-3 serves as a transcriptional convergence point: directly kills pathogens (innate), activates dendritic cells, modulates T cells, and regulates inflammatory gene expression (adaptive), bridging both immune branches.

Jacobo-Delgado, Yolanda M; Huerta-Elías, Jaime Eduardo; Cabral-Venegas, Valeria; García-Hernández, Mariana; Rivas-Santiago, Bruno ·

RPEP-15363 · 2026

Peptide-Based Vaccines Against Viruses: Current Platforms and Future Directions

Peptide vaccines: precise antigen targeting, safety, scalability for viral pathogens. Advanced delivery (NPs, liposomes, VLPs) and computational design accelerating development. Challenges: immunogenicity, HLA diversity, adjuvant needs.

Jahantigh, Hamid Reza; Rezanavaz Gheshlagh, Solaleh; Mafakher, Ladan; Ahmadi, Nahid; Shahbazi, Behzad; Ahmadi, Khadijeh ·

RPEP-15364 · 2026

Preoperative GLP-1 Drugs May Help But Not Hinder Bariatric Surgery Outcomes in Diabetic Patients

Preoperative GLP-1/GIP therapy: does not compromise post-bariatric weight loss; may optimize preoperative metabolic status; perioperative management guidelines needed; T2D patient focus.

Jain, Varun; McMullen, Colleen A; Kimbrough, Joy I; Rockich, Anna K; Davenport, Daniel L; Hawk, Gregory S; Nikolajczyk, Barbara S; Kern, Philip A; Fisher, Simon J; Steiner, Joshua P; Inabnet, William B; Starr, Marlene E ·

RPEP-15368 · 2026

First Gram-Scale Convergent Synthesis of Tirzepatide Using Hybrid Manufacturing

Convergent hybrid synthesis using SPPS fragment preparation + TFF-based assembly achieved gram-scale tirzepatide production, overcoming scalability limitations of traditional synthesis.

Jalan, Ankur; Murzinski, Emily S; Jansen, Patrick J; Miller, Richard D; Embry, Matthew C; Scherer, Roger B; Moomaw, John F; Williams, Katerina M; Fisher, Cyrus A; James, Jinju; Arbour, Christine A; Guinn, Emily J; Teng, Jing; Kopach, Michael E ·

RPEP-15370 · 2026

Critical Gap: GLP-1/GIP Drug Trials Don't Adequately Report Dietary Changes

Systematic review reveals critical evidence gaps in RCT reporting of dietary intake and quality changes during GLP-1/GIP therapy, limiting nutritional management guidance.

Jansson, Anna K; Gómez-Martín, María; Hedin, Linnea; Clarke, Erin D; Cross, Victoria; Stanford, Jordan; Taylor, Rachael M; Bogl, Leonie H; De Vlieger, Nienke; Koochek, Afsaneh; Löf, Marie; Asher, Roberta C; Burrows, Tracy; Bucher, Tamara; Sullivan, Clair; Nowicka, Paulina; Collins, Clare E ·

RPEP-15371 · 2026

α-Helical Peptides Hidden in Collagen Kill Bacteria with Low Cytotoxicity

Collagen-encoded α-helical peptides: broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity, low cytotoxicity, low hemolysis. Establishes collagen as a host source of encrypted endogenous AMPs contributing to innate immunity.

Jarmusch, Scott A; Muhammad, Taj; Göransson, Ulf; Strömstedt, Adam A ·

RPEP-15374 · 2026

Exercise + GLP-1 Drug Combination: Does Physical Fitness Benefit Persist or Compete?

Exercise + GLP-1 RA combination effects on physical fitness assessed, informing whether the interventions are additive, synergistic, or competitive for functional outcomes.

Jensen, Simon Birk Kjær; Fiorenza, Matteo; Juhl, Christian Rimer; Sandsdal, Rasmus Michael; Jensen, Emma; Seier, Søren Sonnenborg; Janus, Charlotte; Jørgensen, Julie Rehné; Blond, Martin Bæk; Holst, Jens Juul; Stallknecht, Bente Merete; Madsbad, Sten; Bandholm, Thomas; Torekov, Signe Sørensen ·

RPEP-15375 · 2026

SGLT2i vs GLP-1 RA for Kidney Outcomes: Head-to-Head Comparison in Real-World T2D

SGLT2i and GLP-1 RA showed differential kidney outcome profiles in T2D, with comparative effectiveness varying by baseline kidney function and patient risk characteristics.

Jensen, Simon K; Heide-Jørgensen, Uffe; Andersen, Ina T; Bonnesen, Kasper; Fu, Edouard L; Thomsen, Reimar W; Christiansen, Christian F ·

RPEP-15376 · 2026

Zein Protein Nanoparticles Deliver Anticancer Peptides for Head and Neck Cancer Treatment

Zein NPs loaded with anticancer peptides: enhanced stability, cellular uptake, sustained release, and improved anti-tumor activity against HNSCC compared to free peptide.

Jenča, Andrej; Saberian, Elham; Jenčová, Janka; Petrášová, Adriána; Jenča, Andrej; Mills, David; Zare-Zardini, Hadi; Kubíková, Eliška; Dianišková, Simona; Pyndus, Tetyana ·

RPEP-15379 · 2026

Oncolytic Peptide LTX-315 Targets PD-L1 to Boost Anti-Tumor Immunity in Cancer

LTX-315 targets PD-L1 on cancer cells, combining direct oncolytic (membrane-disrupting) activity with immune checkpoint modulation for dual anti-tumor mechanism.

Ji, Kun; Jing, Li; Xu, Tiantian; Cao, Shoujin; Zhang, Cong; Wang, Zilin; Zhou, Guanhui; Cao, Yunbo; Niu, Jiahua; Yang, Yuning; Chen, Xinhua; Ai, Jing; Sun, Jun-Hui; Xiong, Bin ·

RPEP-15380 · 2026

New Chinese GLP-1 Drug Bofanglutide Shows Efficacy for Obesity in Phase Trial

Bofanglutide (novel GLP-1 RA): significant weight loss and metabolic improvements with acceptable safety in Chinese adults with obesity.

Ji, Linong; Gao, Leili; Tian, Junhang; Dong, Ruihua; Zhang, Zhongtao; Shu, Hongyan; Zhao, Jing; Zhao, Liyuan; He, Anshun; Xie, Tian; Li, Yue; Chen, Wei ·