Resumen
Objetivo: Evaluar el impacto clínico de la semaglutida en la cognición y en la progresión de enfermedades neurodegenerativas. Revisión bibliográfica: La semaglutida, un agonista del receptor GLP-1 ampliamente utilizado en el tratamiento de la diabetes tipo 2 y la obesidad, ha demostrado efectos más allá del control glucémico, incluyendo beneficios neuroprotectores. A través de una revisión de la literatura científica reciente, se recopilaron evidencias que señalan la capacidad de la semaglutida para atravesar la barrera hematoencefálica, modular procesos inflamatorios en el sistema nervioso central, preservar la integridad mitocondrial y promover la homeostasis neuronal. Tales mecanismos pueden contribuir a la reducción del deterioro cognitivo y a la progresión de enfermedades como el Alzheimer y el Parkinson. Consideraciones finales: A partir de los hallazgos, se concluye que la semaglutida puede representar una intervención terapéutica innovadora en el campo de las neurociencias, especialmente en el manejo de enfermedades neurodegenerativas. Sin embargo, es fundamental que se realicen estudios clínicos más sólidos y específicos para confirmar estos efectos, establecer protocolos de uso neurológico y garantizar la seguridad a largo plazo en pacientes con deterioro cognitivo.
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