Why do GLP-1 class compounds often have long half-lives?
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Many GLP-1 class compounds are modified to increase stability and extend time in circulation.
Common strategies include:
- Amino acid substitutions to resist enzymatic breakdown
- Albumin-binding features (directly or indirectly)
- Fatty-acid side chains (in some GLP-1 analogs)
These modifications can affect how long a compound remains active under study conditions.
For research use only. Not medical advice.
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