Apraglutide

How it works

GLP-2, the hormone that grows the gut lining, made to last a week, meant to help a short bowel absorb more and need less IV food.

What it's made of

33 amino acids copied from GLP-2, the hormone that makes the gut lining grow, with changes so it lasts a week.

What it's for

Prescribed for

Nothing.

Sold as

Helping a short gut absorb more and depend less on the IV nutrition drip.