In further support of the important role of L-glutamate metabolism in meningococcal virulence, gdhA was found to be essential for meningococcal survival in the infant rat model (Sun et al., 2000)
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The GIP component enhances insulin sensitivity in fat tissue and may promote beneficial fat metabolism, building on the same principle that makes tirzepatide dosing effective
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