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Lixisenatide

Last update 17 Sep 2025

Overview

R&D Status

Clinical Result

Translational Medicine

Overview

Basic Info

Drug Type

Synthetic peptide

Synonyms

des-38-proline-exendine-4 (Heloderma suspectum)-(1-39)-peptidylpenta-L-lysyl-L-lysinamide, DesPro38Exendin-4(1-39)-Lys6-NH2, Lixisenatide (JAN/USAN/INN)

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Target

GLP-1R

Action

agonists

Mechanism

GLP-1R agonists(Glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonists)

Therapeutic Areas

Endocrinology and Metabolic Disease

Active Indication

Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2

Inactive Indication

Acute Coronary SyndromeGastroparesisParkinson Disease+ [1]

Originator Organization

Zealand Pharma A/S

Active Organization

Sanofi-Aventis U.S. LLC

Sanofi Winthrop Industrie SASanofi-Aventis Canada, Inc.

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Inactive Organization

SanofiSanofi-Aventis Recherche & Développement SA

Sanofi (China) Investment Co. Ltd.

License Organization

Sanofi

Royalty Pharma Plc

Zealand Pharma A/S

Drug Highest PhaseApproved

First Approval Date

European Union (31 Jan 2013),

Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2

Regulation-

Structure/Sequence

Sequence Code 25682

Source: *****

Clinical Trials associated with Lixisenatide

CTRI/2024/10/075222

/ Not yet recruitingPhase 4

A Multicentre Phase IV single arm clinical trial to evaluate the safety and efficacy of a fixed ratio combination of Insulin Glargine and Lixisenatide in adult patients with Type 2 diabetes who are sub optimally controlled on oral anti-hyperglycemic drugs and/or basal Insulin/GLP-1 RA - iGlarLixi Phase 4 study in India

Start Date28 Oct 2024

Sponsor / Collaborator

Sanofi Healthcare India Pvt Ltd.

NCT05804513

/ Unknown statusPhase 4IIT

The Effect of Lixisenatide on the Effect of Pituitary Hormones

The current study has two aims:
1. to test the hypothesis that a single dose of lixisenatide can be used as a growth hormone stimulation test;
2. to test if the growth hormone-stimulating effect is mediated by changes in blood glucose.
The secondary objective of the study is to monitor the effect of lixisenatide on other pituitary hormones and physiological parameters (blood glucose, blood pressure, heart rate, nausea).

Start Date17 Apr 2023

Sponsor / Collaborator

University of Tartu

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JPRN-UMIN000047518

/ RecruitingNot Applicable

Comparison of efficacy and safety of insulin glargine U-100/lixisenatide and insulin degludec/liraglutide in type 2 diabetes patients - Comparison of efficacy and safety of insulin glargine U-100/lixisenatide and insulin degludec/liraglutide in type 2 diabetes patients

Start Date03 Jun 2022

Sponsor / Collaborator-

100 Clinical Results associated with Lixisenatide

100 Translational Medicine associated with Lixisenatide

100 Patents (Medical) associated with Lixisenatide

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Literatures (Medical) associated with Lixisenatide

12 Sep 2025·CNS DRUGS

Incretin Hormones GLP-1 and GIP Normalize Energy Utilization and Reduce Inflammation in the Brain in Alzheimer's Disease and Parkinson's Disease: From Repurposed GLP-1 Receptor Agonists to Novel Dual GLP-1/GIP Receptor Agonists as Potential Disease-Modifying Therapies.

Article

Author: Hölscher, Christian

Alzheimer's disease (AD) and Parkinson's disease (PD) are chronic neurodegenerative disorders with few effective drug treatments available. An underrated element of these diseases is that glucose uptake and energy utilization is much reduced in neurons. In the brains of patients, signaling of insulin, insulin-like growth factor 1, and other growth factors is downregulated early on. This leads to reduced glucose utilization and impaired mitochondrial function. In an attempt to compensate for the loss, other pathways are upregulated, e.g., the increased use of ketones produced from fatty acids by astrocytes that are shuttled to neurons. In addition, amino acids are increasingly used to generate energy. Despite this, neurons generate less and less energy over time, leading to impaired synaptic activity, reduced cell repair, mitogenesis, autophagy, the accumulation of misfolded proteins, and finally, to cell death. At the same time, the chronic inflammation response in the brain that is part of these diseases continues to damage neurons. Glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) and glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP) are peptide hormones and growth factors that have shown neuroprotective effects in animal studies and in clinical trials. GLP-1 and GIP receptor agonists were able to reduce inflammation while normalizing growth factor signaling and energy utilization in the brain. Insulin signaling was improved and energy utilization, glucose uptake, mitogenesis, and mitochondrial functionality was brought back to physiological levels. In addition, the chronic inflammation response and the levels of proinflammatory cytokines in the brain were much reduced. Clinical trials testing GLP-1 receptor agonists in patients with AD or PD have been conducted and have shown first successes, serving as proof of concept that activating GLP-1 receptor is a sensible strategy to treat AD/PD. A phase II study testing liraglutide in patients with AD showed first improvements, and two phase II trials testing exendin-4 (exenatide, Bydureon^®) or lixisenatide showed improvements in patients with PD. A recent phase III trial testing exendin-4 did not show an improvement, which may be linked to the lack of insulin desensitization in the study participants. Semaglutide (Rybelsus^®; Wegovy^®; Ozempic^®) is currently in two phase III trials for AD. Current drugs that are on the market have a long half-life in the blood and do not readily cross the blood-brain barrier (BBB). Newer dual GLP-1/GIP receptor agonists have been developed that can more easily cross the BBB and that show improved protection in animal models of AD and PD. Therefore, GLP-1 and GIP receptor agonists that can cross the BBB show promise as treatments for chronic neurodegenerative disorders.

01 Sep 2025·Journal of Diabetes

Impact of GLP‐1 Receptor Agonists on Suicide Behavior: A Meta‐Analysis Based on Randomized Controlled Trials

Article

Author: Zhang, Xiaoming ; Si, Yuexiu ; Dai, Tianfu ; Zhang, Qiufeng ; Xiang, Zhiyi ; Zhu, Sidong ; Wu, Qingping ; Chen, Jingqi

ABSTRACT:

Background:

This meta‐analysis aims to assess the association between exposure to glucagon‐like peptide‐1 receptor agonists (GLP‐1 RAs) and the incidence of suicidal behavior in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM)/obesity.

Methods:

A comprehensive search of electronic databases, including PubMed, Web of Science, the Cochrane Library, and ClinicalTrials.gov, was conducted from the inception of the databases. The risk ratio (RR) and 95% confidence intervals (95% CI) were calculated.

Results:

This meta‐analysis included data from 25 randomized controlled trials (RCTs). The results indicated no significant difference in the incidence of suicidal behavior between the GLP‐1 RA exposure group and the control group (RR = 0.84, 95% CI: 0.54–1.32, p = 0.46, I2 = 0%). Subgroup analysis showed no significant differences in the incidence of suicidal behavior among participants with T2DM (RR = 0.74), obesity (RR = 1.07), adolescents (RR = 0.91), and adults (RR = 0.84). Additionally, no significant differences were observed between the two groups in any type of suicidal behavior, including suicidal ideation (RR = 1.04), suicide attempts (RR = 0.68), depression‐related suicides (RR = 0.65), and completed suicides (RR = 1.06). There were also no significant differences between the groups for any type of GLP‐1 RA, including dulaglutide (RR = 0.46), exenatide (RR = 0.98), semaglutide (RR = 0.82), lixisenatide (RR = 1.25), and liraglutide (RR = 0.92). No significant differences were observed between the exposure group and control group according to different comparators, including placebo (RR = 0.91) and others (RR = 1.08). All subgroup analyses showed p‐values greater than 0.05 (two‐sided tests) and I2 values of 0%.

Conclusion:

Our findings suggest that there is no significant association between GLP‐1 RA exposure and suicidal behaviors in patients with T2DM or obesity.

11 Aug 2025·CURRENT PHARMACEUTICAL DESIGN

An Insight into Pharmaceutical Design and Pharmacokinetic Characteristics of GLP-1 RAs

Article

Author: Alsubahi, Ramzyah A. ; Alamoudi, Mariam K. ; Khyat, Nada O. ; Alsibyani, Rawan W. ; Zayed, Mohamed F. ; Alshami, Rahaf Z.

Introdcution::

Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) are among the most effective treatments for type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). GLP-1 RAs stimulate pancreatic receptors, improving glycemia by boosting insulin secretion while decreasing glucagon secretion. GLP-1 receptors are present in pancreatic tissue. They are also found in extra-pancreatic tissue and have been shown to reduce body weight while also protecting the heart and endothelial cells. The most prevalent types of GLP-1 RAs can be injected twice daily (exenatide), once daily (lixisenatide and liraglutide), or once weekly (albiglutide, dulaglutide, exenatide once, semaglutide, tirzepatide). GLP-1 receptor agonists also reduce gastric emptying, preventing substantial post-meal glycaemic increases. Many publications have been written regarding GLP-1 RAs, covering various features of this family. However, the purpose of this study is to investigate the pharmacological design models and pharmacokinetic characteristics of the most regularly used members of this class, as well as to highlight contemporary developments in GLP-1 RAs. It also describes the physicochemical features, techniques of manufacture, the effects of molecular structure, and structural modifications on pharmacological activity.

Methods::

The literature review was completed using a structured approach to identify and integrate relevant literature. It involved a broad search of reputable medical databases using inclusion and exclusion criteria.

Result::

They are classified as short-acting or long-acting based on the length of their action. Short-acting GLP-1 RAs and long-acting GLP-1 RAs have differing efficacy profiles. Furthermore, the methods of administration, mode of action, and side effects of these medications are relevant to their pharmacological design and pharmacokinetic properties.

Discussion::

The treatment of type 2 diabetes and obesity has evolved with the advent of GLP-1 RAs. These drugs have a multifaceted approach, emphasizing glycemic regulation, weight loss, and reduction of cardiovascular risk. Their unique mode of action, strong safety profile, and ability to be individualized according to each patient's needs make them a valuable therapeutic option in the management of metabolic disorders. Their pharmacological activities are also influenced by their different structural and pharmacokinetic properties.

Conclusion::

GLP-1 RAs have a complex strategy due to their pharmacological nature. The variations in their design have led to various members with varying pharmacodynamic and pharmacokinetic features.

News (Medical) associated with Lixisenatide

29 Aug 2025

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July - September 2021 | Potential Signals of Serious Risks/New Safety Information Identified by the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS)

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Drug Approval

29 Aug 2025

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January - March 2021 | Potential Signals of Serious Risks/New Safety Information Identified by the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS)

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Drug Approval

06 Jun 2025

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EMA considers serious eye condition a ‘very rare’ side effect of semaglutide

The European Medicines Agency said Friday that the product information for Novo Nordisk’s Ozempic and Wegovy should be updated to list a serious eye condition as a “very rare” side effect. A flurry of studies have examined a possible association between eye-related conditions and the popular GLP-1 drugs. The EMA’s safety committee concluded this week that non-arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (NAION) “is a very rare side effect of semaglutide (meaning it may affect up to 1 in 10,000 people taking semaglutide).” NAION can cause the sudden loss of vision in one eye. The Pharmacovigilance Risk Assessment Committee, or PRAC, said it came to the conclusion after reviewing data “from non-clinical studies, clinical trials, post-marketing surveillance and the medical literature.” “Results from several large epidemiological studies suggest that exposure to semaglutide in adults with type 2 diabetes is associated with an approximately two-fold increase in the risk of developing NAION compared with people not taking the medicine,” the committee said . PRAC’s recommendation to update semaglutide’s product information will now be reviewed by the EMA’s Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use and the European Commission. A Novo Nordisk spokesperson told Endpoints News that it takes “all reports about adverse events from the use of our medicines very seriously,” and that it will work with the EMA to update the labels. The spokesperson added that semaglutide was studied in “robust clinical development programs with more than 52,000 semaglutide-exposed patients,” and post-marketing data have also been collected. “Based on the totality of evidence, Novo Nordisk concluded that the data did not suggest a reasonable possibility of a causal relationship between semaglutide and NAION and that the ‘benefit-risk profile of semaglutide remains favorable,’” the spokesperson said. An observational study published in JAMA Ophthalmology this week suggested GLP-1s such as semaglutide may be associated with a higher risk of a different eye condition called neovascular age-related macular degeneration (nAMD) in patients with diabetes. But the overall occurrence of nAMD was low, and the study’s authors emphasized that the data do not prove causation. The researchers conducted a retrospective study in Canada of 139,002 patients who were 66 years or older who had been diagnosed with diabetes. The study ran from 2020 to 2023. Of the patients who had been exposed to a GLP-1, 0.2% were newly diagnosed and treated for nAMD during that time period, as opposed to 0.1% in the non-GLP-1 group. A majority of patients in the trial received semaglutide, with a small group of patients receiving lixisenatide. The study had limitations — for example, the researchers were unable to account for other nAMD risk factors such as smoking or sun exposure. “I think that patients shouldn’t be scared of these complications,” Rajeev Muni, a vitreoretinal surgeon at St. Michael’s Hospital and other hospitals in Toronto and co-author on the study, said in an interview. “This is more about education and screening and kind of managing these issues when they arise,” he said. “But we in no way would suggest to anyone that they shouldn’t be on these drugs, even if they have a potentially higher risk of neovascular AMD, because their systemic health is, of course, very important as well.”

Clinical Result

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Indication	Country/Location	Organization	Date
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2	European Union	Sanofi Winthrop Industrie SA	31 Jan 2013
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2	Iceland	Sanofi Winthrop Industrie SA	31 Jan 2013
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2	Liechtenstein	Sanofi Winthrop Industrie SA	31 Jan 2013
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2	Norway	Sanofi Winthrop Industrie SA	31 Jan 2013

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Indication	Highest Phase	Country/Location	Organization	Date
Acute Coronary Syndrome	Phase 3	United States	Sanofi	01 Jun 2010
Acute Coronary Syndrome	Phase 3	China	Sanofi	01 Jun 2010
Acute Coronary Syndrome	Phase 3	Japan	Sanofi	01 Jun 2010
Acute Coronary Syndrome	Phase 3	Argentina	Sanofi	01 Jun 2010
Acute Coronary Syndrome	Phase 3	Australia	Sanofi	01 Jun 2010
Acute Coronary Syndrome	Phase 3	Austria	Sanofi	01 Jun 2010
Acute Coronary Syndrome	Phase 3	Belarus	Sanofi	01 Jun 2010
Acute Coronary Syndrome	Phase 3	Belgium	Sanofi	01 Jun 2010
Acute Coronary Syndrome	Phase 3	Brazil	Sanofi	01 Jun 2010
Acute Coronary Syndrome	Phase 3	Bulgaria	Sanofi	01 Jun 2010

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ASCO_GU2025	Phase 3	Prostatic Cancer	-	GLP-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs)	sdqowzkjfg(tdjjakqguw) = vmddjounkx wrzigbcoua (tdmiovftrp )	Negative	13 Feb 2025
				Placebo/non-GLP-1 RA regimens	sdqowzkjfg(tdjjakqguw) = upmgzvuoun wrzigbcoua (tdmiovftrp )
NCT03439943 (LIXIPARK, Pubmed \| N Engl J Med)	Phase 2	Parkinson Disease	156	Lixisenatide	fmysopikck(recsmrsgfp) = Nausea occurred in 46% of participants receiving lixisenatide bsiayvkvmk (bbkuemotvc ) View more	Positive	04 Apr 2024
				Placebo
NCT03439943 (LIXIPARK, Literature) Manual	Phase 2	Parkinson Disease	156	Lixisenatide	ybletzmpoe(kllgnuwnwc) = liingyfmmg iphnvvutvv (cycpifguuv ) View more	Positive	03 Apr 2024
				Placebo	ybletzmpoe(kllgnuwnwc) = saslpcojqi iphnvvutvv (cycpifguuv ) View more
NCT03798054 \| NCT03798080 (Pubmed)	Phase 3	Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2	-	iGlarLixi	ignjumaltx(nymndynhfl): P-Value = 11.45	-	30 Mar 2023
				Glargine 100 U/mL
NCT03798080 (LixiLan-L-CN, Pubmed \| Diabetes Obes Metab) Manual	Phase 3	Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2	426	iGlarLixi	fdiqxxsyyc(mmusrsrzeq) = dfvcyuuvjm vnvdfqitci (gelgtpveks ) View more	Superior	28 Jun 2022
				insulin glargine	fdiqxxsyyc(mmusrsrzeq) = safcftbpby vnvdfqitci (gelgtpveks ) View more
STAR.Ro (Pubmed) Manual	Not Applicable	Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2	901	Lixisenatide+Insulin glargine	wkpktbgygy(jrjnkiyqic) = lqktkgleao txejrzfrom (vldluiutat, -1.4 to -1.2) View more	Positive	27 May 2022
NCT03798054 (LixiLan-O-AP, Pubmed \| Diabetes Obes Metab)	Phase 3	Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2	878	iGlarLixi	edwtsinyzv(nrddtphfru) = almhboxfld qypiofuvne (egehchkung ) View more	Positive	19 Apr 2022
				Insulin glargine 100 U/mL	edwtsinyzv(nrddtphfru) = ruouidqsso qypiofuvne (egehchkung )
NCT02231658 (EASD2020)	Phase 1	Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2	57	Lixisenatide	ptjszhukoh(frdkgklyml) = ychuoaeqye isvaxkqvec (duflbatloq ) View more	Positive	24 Sep 2020
				Liraglutide	ptjszhukoh(frdkgklyml) = xtlmgdbkxy isvaxkqvec (duflbatloq )
NCT02231658 (Pubmed \| Diabetes Care)	Phase 1	Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2	57	Lixisenatide	vlupqxbqoj(pirfwcejtn) = bixmwkdmic xbzdvlvqze (fngqvxenpa, -40.6, - 0.8) View more	-	09 Jul 2020
				Liraglutide	hxfcosxkqc(hskinhangk) = ftxwnlttyl lryhyctoso (kpoxuktxtt, 3 - 46)
NCT02640118 (Pubmed \| Diabetologia)	Not Applicable	Diabetes Mellitus	12	Lixisenatide	whzxcgfcwp(lidudaqtay) = byzziumtwc dcgyfrtzpm (jewtslmtby ) View more	-	01 Jul 2020
				Placebo	whzxcgfcwp(lidudaqtay) = bjgpdqpcnf dcgyfrtzpm (jewtslmtby ) View more

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