Glossary Term

Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4

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TRT Authority Medical Team

Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 (DPP-4) is an enzyme that breaks down native GLP-1 within minutes of secretion. Semaglutide's amino acid modification prevents DPP-4 cleavage, dramatically extending its duration of action in the body.

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