Researchers Identify Key Nerve Cells Behind Semaglutide's Appetite Reduction

Researchers identify key nerve cells behind semaglutide's appetite reduction

A specific group of nerve cells in the brain stem appears to control how semaglutide affects appetite and weight – without causing nausea.

Brain nerve cells control the beneficial effects of semaglutide

Researchers at the Sahlgrenska Academy at the University of Gothenburg have shown that it is possible to distinguish the nerve cells in the brain that control the beneficial effects of semaglutide - such as reduced food intake and fat loss - from those that contribute to side effects.To investigate how semaglutide affects the brain, the researchers worked with mice and tracked which nerve cells were activated by the drug and were then able to st…