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Sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 inhibition: cardioprotection by treating diabetes—a translational viewpoint explaining its potential salutary effects

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de Leeuw, Anne E., de Boer, Rudolf A.·2016·European Heart Journal - Cardiovascular Pharmacotherapy

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Diabetes is a growing epidemic worldwide characterized by an elevated concentration of blood glucose, associated with a high incidence of cardiovascular disease and mortality. Although in general reduction of hyperglycaemia is considered a therapeutic goal, hypoglycaemic therapies do not necessarily reduce cardiovascular mortality and may even aggravate cardiovascular risk factors, such as body weight. A new class of antidiabetic drugs acts by inhibition of the sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2), which (partially) prevents reabsorption of glucose from the renal filtrate. The induction of glucose excretion via the urine (glycosuria) was turned into an effective strategy to reduce blood glucose. Ancillary advantages are the caloric and volumetric loss and thereby the reduction of body weight and blood pressure. Additionally, SGLT2 inhibition has been suggested to exert direct cardioprotective effects by the reduction of cardiac fibrosis, inflammation, and oxidative stress. This article summarizes the functional consequences of SGLT2 inhibition on the diabetic and hyperglycaemic organism. We especially focused on the effects on the kidney and the cardiovascular system as described in experimental studies. The interesting observations in experimental studies may extend to clinical medicine, as a recent trial reported a decrease in heart failure outcomes in patients at high cardiovascular risk. In conclusion, SGLT2 inhibition represents a novel treatment, which might be a promising target not only to (further) reduce blood glucose but also to target other cardiovascular risk factors. More research and long-term follow-ups will reveal the specific influence of SGLT2 inhibition on the circulatory system and cardiovascular outcomes.

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Authors
de Leeuw, A. E., & de Boer, R. A.
Venue
European Heart Journal - Cardiovascular Pharmacotherapy
Published
2016-04-18
Volume
2
Issue
4
Pages
244-255
ISSN
  • 2055-6837 (ISSN-L)
  • 2055-6845
OpenAlex
W2345496704
Cited by
46
References
135
Citations by year
2025: 2 · 2023: 3 · 2022: 5 · 2021: 6 · 2020: 8 · 2019: 3 · 2018: 10 · 2017: 5 · 2016: 3
FWCI
1.02
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
Licence
other-oa
Locations
  • European Heart Journal - Cardiovascular Pharmacotherapy (publishedVersion, other-oa)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • University of Groningen research database (University of Groningen / Centre for Information Technology) (publishedVersion, other-oa)
  • HighWire Press Open Archive (submittedVersion)
  • University of Groningen research database (University of Groningen / Centre for Information Technology) (submittedVersion, other-oa)
Funders
Netherlands Organization for Scientific Research (917.13.350)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism › Diabetes Treatment and Management
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine › Heart Failure Treatment and Management
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Nephrology › Chronic Kidney Disease and Diabetes
Keywords
SGLT2 inhibition, SGLT2, diabetes mellitus, cardioprotection, heart failure, glycosuria, renal glucose reabsorption, cardiovascular risk, weight loss, blood pressure reduction, myocardial fibrosis, oxidative stress, inflammation, antidiabetic drugs
MeSH terms
Sodium-Glucose Transporter 2 Inhibitors, Animals, Blood Glucose, Cardiotonic Agents, Diabetes Mellitus, Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2, Humans, Hypoglycemic Agents, Sodium-Glucose Transporter 2

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