Natural Alternatives to Weight Loss Drugs Ozempic and Wegovy Identified by Ai to Remain Secret for Now
A team of computer scientists say they have identified two natural alternatives to weight loss drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy and Zepbound.
The Debrief 2:40 am on April 11, 2024
A team of computer scientists from the University of California, Riverside has used artificial intelligence (AI) to identify potential drug candidates for a weight loss pill derived from natural plant extracts. The study focused on GLP-1 receptors, which are involved in regulating blood sugar and appetite. By virtually sorting through over 1,000 compound candidates using AI tools, they identified two promising compounds (A and B) that closely mimic the bonding of existing GLP-1 agonist drugs with key residues. Bullet Points:
- UC Riverside computer scientists used AI to identify potential natural weight loss drug candidates from plant extracts.
- They focused on GLP-1 receptors, which regulate blood sugar and appetite.
- The researchers analyzed over 1,000 compounds, identifying two (A and B) that closely mimic existing drug bonds.
- These potential drugs could lead to a natural alternative weight loss pill with fewer side effects than current options.
- Further testing and patenting are ongoing for the final formulas of compounds A and B.
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