Core Insights - Eli Lilly has initiated two Phase III clinical trials, RENEW-ALC-1 and RENEW-ALC-2, for Brenipatide, a GLP-1/GIP dual-target drug aimed at treating moderate to severe alcohol use disorder (AUD), with a total enrollment of 1,100 patients expected to complete by April 2028 [4] - Brenipatide is the second GLP-1/GIP dual-target drug launched by Eli Lilly, following Tirzepatide, and it has previously entered Phase I trials for weight loss indications [6] - Eli Lilly is expanding the indications for its GLP-1 drugs, including the recent approval of the oral small molecule Orforglipron for clinical trials related to stress urinary incontinence (SUI), indicating a strategy to capture a broader market [6] Industry Context - GLP-1 (Glucagon-like peptide-1) is a hormone produced by intestinal L cells, classified as an incretin, which enhances insulin secretion and suppresses glucagon secretion in a glucose-dependent manner, delays gastric emptying, and reduces food intake through central appetite suppression, thus aiding in blood sugar reduction and weight loss [15] - The GLP-1 drug market is witnessing significant developments, with various drugs like Semaglutide, Liraglutide, and others being part of the expanding portfolio aimed at obesity and diabetes management [14]
速递|礼来:第2款GLP-1/GIP Brenipatide启动三期临床