{Reference Type}: Journal Article
{Title}: AT-7687, a novel GIPR peptide antagonist, combined with a GLP-1 agonist, leads to enhanced weight loss and metabolic improvements in cynomolgus monkeys.
{Author}: Jensen MH;Sanni SJ;Riber D;Holst JJ;Rosenkilde MM;Sparre-Ulrich AH;
{Journal}: Mol Metab
{Volume}: 88
{Issue}: 0
{Year}: 2024 Aug 10
{Factor}: 8.568
{DOI}: 10.1016/j.molmet.2024.102006
{Abstract}: OBJECTIVE: Obesity represents a global health crisis with significant patient burdens and healthcare costs. Despite the advances with glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists in treating obesity, unmet needs remain. This study characterizes a novel glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide receptor (GIPR) peptide antagonist, AT-7687, evaluating its potential to enhance obesity treatment.
METHODS: We assessed the in vitro potency and pharmacokinetics of AT-7687, alongside its therapeutic effects when administered subcutaneously (SC) alone and in combination with liraglutide to high-fat-diet-fed obese non-human primates (NHP). The study spanned a 42-day treatment period and a 15-day washout period.
RESULTS: AT-7687 demonstrated a subnanomolar cAMP antagonistic potency (pKB of 9.5) in HEK-293 cells and a 27.4 h half-life in NHPs. It effectively maintained weight stability in obese monkeys, whereas placebo recipients had an 8.6% weight increase by day 42 (P = 0.01). Monotherapy with liraglutide resulted in a 12.4% weight reduction compared to placebo (P = 0.03) and combining AT-7687 with liraglutide led to a 16.3% weight reduction (P = 0.0002). The combination therapy significantly improved metabolic markers, reducing insulin levels by 52% (P = 0.008), glucose by 30% (P = 0.02), triglycerides by 39% (P = 0.05), total cholesterol by 29% (P = 0.03), and LDL cholesterol by 48% (P = 0.003) compared to placebo. AT-7687 treatment was well tolerated and not associated with any side effects.
CONCLUSIONS: This study underscores the potential of AT-7687 as a promising addition to current obesity treatments.