Same biological axis, opposite mechanism positions AOD-9604 is downstream with isolated effects, tesamorelin is upstream with full axis activation
Common GLP-1 medications include: Semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy) Liraglutide (Victoza, Saxenda) Dulaglutide (Trulicity) Tirzepatide (Mounjaro, Zepbound) works on both GLP-1 and another hormone called GIP Most of these are shots you give yourself once a week
The evidence that the logic translates into clinically meaningful additional fat loss in human patients is not
Baseline data were determined at the time of randomization, including trials with a run-in period before randomization
Holst JJ, Albrechtsen NJ, Gabe MB, Rosenkilde MM
GLP-1based therapy is also mentioned in the 2026 ADA Standards of Care as part of risk-based treatment options for many adults with type 2 diabetes