Ozempic and sister drug Wegovy—which has been approved by the FDA for chronic weight management—are based on a molecule called semaglutide, which mimics the structure of a hormone that ...

Ozempic is based on a naturally occurring human hormone called ... Its active ingredient is a molecule called semaglutide, which mimics the structure of this GLP-1 hormone and activates its ...

Scientists find natural molecule that works like Ozempic BRINP2-related peptide, or BRP, is a naturally occurring molecule ...

A naturally occurring molecule may provide the same weight loss benefits as Ozempic and Wegovy. ... Scientists find natural molecule that works like Ozempic by Sean Noone - 03/13/25 6:46 AM ET.

In July, Roche also reported strong results from its small molecule oral drug known as CT-996, with participants experiencing an average of 7.3% weight loss, compared to 1.2% for the placebo group.