The activation of RAAS also sustains inflammation and fibrosis by both direct effects and barotrauma [54]
In particular, the treatment of adults carrying the diagnosis of obesity and moderate-to-severe obstructive sleep apnea with tirzepatide for 52 weeks has been associated with reduced levels of markers of systemic inflammation and improved sleep-related outcomes, including the apnea-hypopnea index, body weight, hypoxic burden, systolic blood pressure, and sleep-related patient-reported outcomes [38]
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While MC1 receptors are responsible for skin pigmentation, MC3 and MC4 receptors in the central nervous system directly influence sexual behavior, appetite, and energy homeostasis