Al-Marsad newspaper: Irish researchers have revealed that a drug used to treat type 2 diabetes can also help relieve cellular metabolism problems in people with obesity, which may explain the high rates of cancer and infections.
In a study published in the journal Obesity, researchers say the weight loss caused by taking semaglutide is just an unexpected side effect of the drug, which people with diabetes use to keep blood sugar levels in check. It works by mimicking a gut hormone called GLP1, which makes users feel fuller for longer, which reduces appetite.
They pointed out that this drug has another effect for people with obesity, which is to restore the function of immune cells called natural killer cells that lead the fight against cancer and infections.
Endocrinologist and co-author Donal O’Shea of University College Dublin explained: “From the results of a small study of 20 people, restoring natural killer cells to their full fighting power can help reduce the risk of cancer.”
He added: Natural killer cells are part of the body’s innate immune system, which is the first line of defense that begins to work at the first whiff of an intruder. It is known to focus on cancer cells and fight infection.
2023-05-13 22:49:21
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