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    GlossaryPPAR-gamma agonists

    activate receptors to regulate glucose and lipid metabolism

    PPAR-gamma agonists, also known as Peroxisome Proliferator-Activated Receptor Gamma agonists, are a class of drugs that activate the PPAR-γ receptor, a type of nuclear receptor involved in regulating genes related to glucose and lipid metabolism. These agonists are commonly used in the treatment of conditions like type 2 diabetes because they help improve insulin sensitivity and reduce blood sugar levels.

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