Glossary

Amylin

In one lineA pancreatic hormone that slows digestion and reduces appetite.

Definition

A hormone released with insulin that slows stomach emptying and signals fullness. Cagrilintide is a long-acting amylin analogue; combined with semaglutide (CagriSema) it is in phase 3 for obesity.

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