GLP-1 Drug Semaglutide Shows Weight-Loss-Independent Joint Repair in Osteoarthritis
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A new study indicates semaglutide may repair osteoarthritis damage by reprogramming cartilage-cell energy metabolism via the GLP-1R–AMPK–PFKFB3 axis, with mouse data showing protection beyond weight loss and a small human trial (HA + semaglutide) reporting reduced pain and thicker cartilage—suggesting a weight-loss–independent mechanism that requires further clinical validation.
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