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Cardiovascular effects of glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonists: from mechanistic studies in humans to clinical outcomes

Heuvelman, Valerie D, Van Raalte, Daniël H, Smits, Mark M·2020·Cardiovascular Research

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Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is currently one of the most prevalent diseases, with as many as 415 million patients worldwide. T2DM is characterized by elevated blood glucose levels and is often accompanied by several comorbidities, such as cardiovascular disease. Treatment of T2DM is focused on reducing glucose levels by either lifestyle changes or medical treatment. One treatment option for T2DM is based on the gut-derived hormone glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1). GLP-1 reduces blood glucose levels by stimulating insulin secretion, however, it is rapidly degraded, and thereby losing its glycaemic effect. GLP-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs) are immune to degradation, prolonging the glycaemic effect. Lately, GLP-1RAs have spiked the interest of researchers and clinicians due to their beneficial effects on cardiovascular disease. Preclinical and clinical data have demonstrated that GLP-1 receptors are abundantly present in the heart and that stimulation of these receptors by GLP-1 has several effects. In this review, we will discuss the effects of GLP-1RA on heart rate, blood pressure, microvascular function, lipids, and inflammation, as measured in human mechanistic studies, and suggest how these effects may translate into the improved cardiovascular outcomes as demonstrated in several trials.

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Authors
Heuvelman, V. D., Van Raalte, D. H., & Smits, M. M.
Affiliations
  • Amsterdam University Medical Centers (NL)
  • Diabetes Center, Department of Internal Medicine, Amsterdam University Medical Center, Location VUmc, De Boelelaan 1117, Room ZH 4A72, 1081 HV Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Corresponding author
Smits, Mark M
Venue
Cardiovascular Research
Published
2019-12-11
Volume
116
Issue
5
Pages
916-930
ISSN
  • 0008-6363 (ISSN-L)
  • 1755-3245
OpenAlex
W2995527943
Cited by
106
References
137
Citations by year
2026: 7 · 2025: 18 · 2024: 25 · 2023: 12 · 2022: 14 · 2021: 18 · 2020: 12
FWCI
1.81
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Cardiovascular Research (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • Amsterdam UMC (VU Amsterdam) - Institutional Repository (publishedVersion)
  • Data Archiving and Networked Services (DANS) (submittedVersion)
  • Pure Amsterdam UMC (submittedVersion)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism › Diabetes Treatment and Management
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine › Cardiovascular Function and Risk Factors
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism › Diabetes, Cardiovascular Risks, and Lipoproteins
Keywords
GLP-1 receptor agonists, type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular outcomes, heart rate, blood pressure, microvascular function, lipids, inflammation, glucagon-like peptide-1, insulin secretion, glycemic control
MeSH terms
Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Receptor, Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonists, Animals, Blood Glucose, Cardiovascular Diseases, Cardiovascular System, Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2, Humans, Hypoglycemic Agents, Risk Factors, Signal Transduction, Biomarkers, Treatment Outcome, Incretins

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