| Literature DB >> 20685571 |
Marek Treiman1, Mikkel Elvekjaer, Thomas Engstrøm, Jan Skov Jensen.
Abstract
Recent experimental data suggest glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) and its analogs to have direct effects on the cardiovascular system, in addition to their classic glucoregulatory actions. These direct effects may be cardioprotective, contractility augmenting, and vasorelaxant. A few preliminary clinical trials appear to support a mechanical function improvement after GLP-1 administration to patients with a weakened left ventricle. Based on animal studies, diminished lethal injury to the postischemic reperfused myocardium appears to be a particularly promising prospect, awaiting to be tested in clinical settings. (c) 2010 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.Entities:
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Year: 2010 PMID: 20685571 DOI: 10.1016/j.tcm.2010.02.012
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Trends Cardiovasc Med ISSN: 1050-1738 Impact factor: 6.677