The report represents the consensus opinion of the authors, given that the available evidence is incomplete
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Comparison of cellular toxicity caused by ambient ultrafine particles and engineered metal oxide nanoparticles
Studies comparing DPP-IV inhibitors with GLP-1 receptor (GLP-1R) agonists have shown greater weight loss and reduction in glucose excursions in individuals treated with GLP-1R agonists [20]
