It activates two pathways: GLP-1 (like semaglutide) and GIP (glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide)
Oral Oncol 51(2):195-201, 2015
However, under starvation cells increase production of mitochondrial-derived hydrogen peroxide, which has been shown to be partly dependent on the activation of class III PI3K (Scherz-Shouval and Elazar, 2007)
Similarly, under UVA irradiation, glutathione amino acid precursor treatment resulted in lower levels of oxidative DNA lesions, as indicated by 8-OHdG staining
Structural and functional analyses of human ChaC2 in glutathione metabolism
Based on early human studies and animal research, GLP-1 agonists may affect: Reward-related eating behaviours by potentially modulating dopamine signalling in brain reward circuits Food cravings and hedonic eating (eating for pleasure rather than hunger) Impulsivity around food , possibly reducing the compulsive aspects of eating Satiety signalling , enhancing the feeling of fullness after meals Some patients using GLP-1 medications for diabetes or weight management report not just reduced appetite but also diminished preoccupation with food, fewer intrusive thoughts about eating, and reduced cravings for specific foods, particularly those high in fat and sugar