Molecular target
GLP-1 Receptor
Also: Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Receptor · id GLP1R
Incretin receptor that stimulates glucose-dependent insulin secretion, suppresses glucagon, slows gastric emptying, and reduces appetite. Targeted by semaglutide, liraglutide, dulaglutide, and tirzepatide (GLP-1/GIP dual).
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Pharmaceutical agents
Drugs that act on GLP-1 Receptor
These medications have GLP-1 Receptor among their molecular targets. Sharing a target is a mechanistic relationship — it does not make any plant below an alternative to, or substitute for, these drugs.