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Consistent and replicated evidence indicate that Glucagon-like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonists (GLP-1RAs) exert treatment and preventative effects across disparate neurologic and mental disorders, potentially through mechanisms involving autophagy. This systematic review examined the effects of GLP-1RAs on autophagy in cell and animal models of AD and PD, as a proof of concept, to determine if these agents can be repurposed for the prevention and treatment of neurodegenerative and other mental disorders.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec id=\"S092427082610060X_as2\">\n                    <jats:title>Methods:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>A systematic search on PubMed, Web of Science, and OVID (Medline, Embase, and APA PsycInfo databases) was conducted from inception to June 17, 2025. Screening was performed independently by two reviewers (MCS and IH) using predefined inclusion and exclusion criteria. 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