What type of drug is setmelanotide and how does it work for genetic obesity?
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Rare genetic disorders are responsible for an estimated 40-70% of an individual's predisposition to obesity. For some of these conditions, a key question is: **what type of drug is setmelanotide?** It is a first-in-class melanocortin 4 (MC4) receptor agonist designed to address the root cause of insatiable hunger.
