Liraglutide innovations: a comprehensive review of patents (2014-2024).

Type-2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a complicated long-term disorder associated with metabolism that is identified by insulin resistance, imbalance in glucose regulation and reduced secretion of insulin. GLP-1(Glucagon-like peptide-1) is an incretin mimetic that has excellent effects on the regulation of blood glucose levels and also the management of disorders associated with vital organs. GLP-1 agonist is an effective class of drug for the treatment of type-2 diabetes mellitus and associated complications. Liraglutide is one of the potent drugs of this class having similar effects as biological GLP-1. This review includes clinical trials and patents related to the pharmaceutical formulation, synthesis and biological action of liraglutide.