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Aroor AR, Sowers JR, Bender SB, Nistala R, Garro M, Mugerfeld I, et al
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GLP-1 receptors have been found in both healthy and OA-affected cartilage cells in rat knees
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If that sounds familiar, you are not alone
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The two compounds represent distinct mechanistic approaches to metabolic research and are not directly interchangeable in protocol design
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First, it helps expand Lilly's leadership in the weight loss and diabetes treatment categories with another likely blockbuster drug
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