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RPEP-15385 · 2026

Brainstem GLP-1 Neurons Drive Sustained Weight Loss Through Physiological Satiation, Not Malaise

Brainstem GLP-1 neurons modulate physiological satiation (not nausea/malaise) and drive sustained weight loss when chronically activated, mechanistically distinguishing therapeutic appetite reduction from adverse GI effects.

Jiang, Wanqing; Skoug, Cecilia; Rodrigues, Ian; Ciabatti, Ernesto; Gribble, Fiona M; Reimann, Frank; Brierley, Daniel I; Holt, Marie K; Trapp, Stefan ·

RPEP-15386 · 2026

Overcoming Oral Delivery Barriers for Therapeutic Proteins and Peptides: Current Strategies Review

Current oral peptide delivery strategies (NPs, lipids, permeation enhancers, enzyme inhibitors, targeted release) show progress but bioavailability remains typically <10%, requiring integrated multi-barrier approaches.

Jianghao, Zhang; Shadrack, Salumu Masuwa; Mingcheng, Wang; Shichao, Mi; Mengjia, Chu; Rakariyatham, Kanyasiri; McClements, David Julian; Chongjiang, Cao; Xiao, Xu; Biao, Yuan ·

RPEP-15391 · 2026

β-Defensin-3 Mimetic Peptide Disrupts Biofilms and Modulates Host Immune Response Simultaneously

β-defensin-3 mimetic peptide: disrupted biofilms + modulated host-biofilm immune interactions, providing dual antimicrobial-immunomodulatory action for biofilm-associated infections.

Jo, Beom Soo; Lee, Dong Woo; Lee, Ji-Young; Seok, Sanghui; Kim, Yu-Bin; Lee, Jue-Yeon; Park, Shin-Young; Cho, Young Dan; Seol, Yang Jo; Park, Yoon Shin; Ghanaati, Shahram; Zadeh, Homayoun H; Chung, Chong Pyung; Park, Yoon Jeong ·

RPEP-15393 · 2026

GLP-1 Drugs Improve Liver Outcomes in Patients with Chronic Liver Disease

GLP-1 RA use associated with improved liver-related outcomes: reduced progression, fewer complications, and potential mortality benefit in chronic liver disease patients.

John, Binu V; Bastaich, Dustin; Marchetti, Daniella; Perumalswami, Ponni; Mustafa, Mixael Zirio; Dahman, Bassam ·

RPEP-15396 · 2026

Blood CGRP Levels May Help Identify Bacterial Musculoskeletal Infections in Children

Elevated serum CGRP levels associated with bacterial musculoskeletal infections in pediatric patients, showing potential as a complementary diagnostic biomarker alongside traditional inflammatory markers.

Kahane, Caroline G; Nigrovic, Lise E; Yang, Daping; Majzoub, Joseph A; Kellogg, Mark D; Kaplan, Ron L; Cruz, Andrea T; Chiu, Isaac M; Lyons, Todd W ·

RPEP-15398 · 2026

Different Diabetes Drugs Affect Glucagon and GLP-1 Levels Differently Over Time

Glucose-lowering medications show distinct longitudinal effects on glucagon and GLP-1 levels, informing drug mechanism understanding and combination optimization.

Kahn, Steven E; Tripputi, Mark; Lachin, John M; Balasubramanyam, Ashok; Banerji, Mary Ann; Barzilay, Joshua; Cohen, Robert M; Garvey, W Timothy; Gramzinski, Michaela R; Rasouli, Neda; Rhee, Mary; Seegmiller, Jesse C; Singh, Vatsala; Sivitz, William I; Steffes, Michael W; Utzschneider, Kristina; DeFronzo, Ralph A ·

RPEP-15401 · 2026

GLP-1 Drugs Have Lower Pancreatic Adverse Event Risk Than SGLT2 or DPP-4 Inhibitors

GLP-1 RAs had lower risk of adverse pancreatic events than SGLT2i and DPP-4i in comparative analysis, challenging the longstanding GLP-1 pancreatitis concern.

Kalathiya, Urja N; Herrin, Jeph; Swarna, Kavya Sindu; Deng, Yihong; Polley, Eric C; Neumiller, Joshua J; Galindo, Rodolfo J; Umpierrez, Guillermo E; Ross, Joseph S; Mickelson, Mindy M; McCoy, Rozalina G ·

RPEP-15403 · 2026

SGLT2 + GLP-1 Combination: The Benefits of Dual Therapy for Cardiometabolic Disease

SGLT2i + GLP-1 RA: complementary cardiometabolic mechanisms; combined CV and renal benefits; growing evidence for early dual initiation in high-risk T2D patients.

Kalogeris, Aimilianos; Ikonomidis, Ignatios; Kyriakoulis, Konstantinos G; Pavlidis, George; Thymis, John; Katogiannis, Konstantinos; Kountouri, Aikaterini; Pliouta, Loukia; Pililis, Sotirios; Korakas, Emmanouil; Lambadiari, Vaia ·

RPEP-15413 · 2026

GLP-1 and Multi-Receptor Agonists Reduce Atrial Fibrillation Risk: Systematic Review

GLP-1 RAs and GLP-1/GIP/glucagon co-agonists associated with reduced atrial fibrillation risk in T2D and obesity through anti-inflammatory and cardiac remodeling mechanisms.

Karakasis, Paschalis; Vlachos, Konstantinos; Antoniadis, Antonios P; Siontis, Konstantinos C; Patoulias, Dimitrios; Fragakis, Nikolaos; Mantzoros, Christos S ·

RPEP-15414 · 2026

Bacterial Protein Azurin: A Natural Anti-Cancer Agent from Pseudomonas

Azurin from P. aeruginosa: anticancer via p53 stabilization, preferential tumor cell entry, angiogenesis inhibition. Peptide derivative p28 in clinical trials.

Karmanova, Ekaterina E; Goncharov, Ruslan G; Burmistrov, Dmitriy E; Chernikov, Anatoly V; Novoselov, Vladimir I; Sharapov, Mars G ·

RPEP-15415 · 2026

GLP-1 Drugs and Fracture Risk in Older Adults: Important Safety Data

GLP-1 RA fracture risk evaluated in older T2D adults, providing important safety data for this high-fracture-risk population experiencing significant drug-induced weight loss.

Kasher Meron, Michal; Hornik-Lurie, Tzipi; Twig, Gilad; Rotman-Pikielny, Pnina ·

RPEP-15416 · 2026

GLP-1 Drugs Reduce Dementia Risk in Type 2 Diabetes: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

GLP-1 RAs significantly reduce dementia risk in T2D patients in meta-analysis, with neuroprotective effects beyond glycemic control complementing other antidiabetic agents.

Kato, Sayaka; Ozu, Naoki; Yamakage, Hajime; Kato, Hisashi; Iuchi, Takujiro; Suzuki, Ryo; Noto, Hiroshi; Tanaka, Masashi; Fukui, Michiaki; Noda, Mitsuhiko; Satoh-Asahara, Noriko ·

RPEP-15418 · 2026

Semaglutide and Bile Duct Cancer: Pharmacovigilance Signal Analysis from FAERS

Disproportionality signal detected for semaglutide-associated bile duct cancer in FAERS database, warranting further investigation while causation remains unestablished.

Kaur, Rimple Jeet; Gomaz, Simi Bridjit; Shaurya, Rekha; Aggarwal, Pravesh; Porchezhian, Pradakshna; Dhingra, Sameer; Sidhu, Preeti; Ambwani, Sneha; Charan, Jaykaran ·

RPEP-15425 · 2026

How Oncolytic Peptides Kill Cancer: Immunobiological Mechanisms of Action Reviewed

Oncolytic peptides: multi-mechanism anticancer action including membrane disruption, immunogenic cell death, TME remodeling, and immune activation — resistant to typical cancer escape strategies.

Kepp, Oliver; Deng, Xiaolian; Xue, Enfu; Sveinbjørnsson, Baldur; Rekdal, Øystein; Galluzzi, Lorenzo; Kroemer, Guido ·

RPEP-15428 · 2026

Targeted Cancer Therapy Reshapes Tumor Peptide Landscape Visible to Immune System

Molecularly targeted therapy reshapes DLBCL immunopeptidome, revealing novel tumor-specific MHC-presented peptides that could serve as targets for combination immunotherapy.

Khairkhah, Niloofar; Owolabi, Habeebah; Namvar, Ali; Ibrahim, Mostafa M H; Nyayapathy, Seeta; Jones, Richard; Rumble, Julie M; Whitehead, Christopher E; Sebolt-Leopold, Judith S; Everest-Dass, Arun; Galban, Stefanie ·

RPEP-15431 · 2026

Comprehensive Review: GLP-1, GIP, and Glucagon Receptor Therapies for Metabolic Health

Comprehensive coverage of GLP-1, GIP, and glucagon receptor agonists: single (semaglutide), dual (tirzepatide), and triple (retatrutide) approaches with distinct metabolic profiles and expanding clinical evidence.

Khan, Mohammed Shareef; Bhutani, Utkarsh; Venugopal, Hariharan; Saini, Anuj Kumar; Naidu, Venkat Ramana; Kollipara, Sivacharan ·

RPEP-15433 · 2026

Neuropeptide Y Pathways: New Targets for Treating Nicotine Addiction

NPY modulates nicotine addiction through reward, stress, and feeding circuits. Emerging NPY-based therapeutics (receptor-specific agonists/antagonists) show potential for smoking cessation.

Khidkikar, Sameer; Malode, Divya; Taksande, Brijesh; Kale, Mayur; Taksande, Jayshree; Qutub, Mohammad; Tatode, Amol; Umekar, Milind ·