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Taktaz F, Scisciola L, Fontanella RA, Pesapane A, Ghosh P, Franzese M, Tortorella G, Puocci A, Sommella E, Signoriello G, Olivieri F, Barbieri M, Paolisso G. Evidence that tirzepatide protects against diabetes-related cardiac damages. Cardiovasc Diabetol 2024; 23:112. [PMID: 38555463 PMCID: PMC10981817 DOI: 10.1186/s12933-024-02203-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2024] [Accepted: 03/14/2024] [Indexed: 04/02/2024] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs) are effective antidiabetic drugs with potential cardiovascular benefits. Despite their well-established role in reducing the risk of major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE), their impact on heart failure (HF) remains unclear. Therefore, our study examined the cardioprotective effects of tirzepatide (TZT), a novel glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP) and glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist. METHODS A three-steps approach was designed: (i) Meta-analysis investigation with the primary objective of assessing major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) occurrence from major randomized clinical trials.; (ii) TZT effects on a human cardiac AC16 cell line exposed to normal (5 mM) and high (33 mM) glucose concentrations for 7 days. The gene expression and protein levels of primary markers related to cardiac fibrosis, hypertrophy, and calcium modulation were evaluated. (iii) In silico data from bioinformatic analyses for generating an interaction map that delineates the potential mechanism of action of TZT. RESULTS Meta-analysis showed a reduced risk for MACE events by TZT therapy (HR was 0.59 (95% CI 0.40-0.79, Heterogeneity: r2 = 0.01, I2 = 23.45%, H2 = 1.31). In the human AC16 cardiac cell line treatment with 100 nM TZT contrasted high glucose (HG) levels increase in the expression of markers associated with fibrosis, hypertrophy, and cell death (p < 0.05 for all investigated markers). Bioinformatics analysis confirmed the interaction between the analyzed markers and the associated pathways found in AC16 cells by which TZT affects apoptosis, fibrosis, and contractility, thus reducing the risk of heart failure. CONCLUSION Our findings indicate that TZT has beneficial effects on cardiac cells by positively modulating cardiomyocyte death, fibrosis, and hypertrophy in the presence of high glucose concentrations. This suggests that TZT may reduce the risk of diabetes-related cardiac damage, highlighting its potential as a therapeutic option for heart failure management clinical trials. Our study strongly supports the rationale behind the clinical trials currently underway, the results of which will be further investigated to gain insights into the cardiovascular safety and efficacy of TZT.
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- Fatemeh Taktaz
- Department of Advanced Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Campania ''Luigi Vanvitelli'', P.zza L. Miraglia, 2, 80138, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Advanced Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Campania ''Luigi Vanvitelli'', P.zza L. Miraglia, 2, 80138, Naples, Italy.
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- Department of Advanced Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Campania ''Luigi Vanvitelli'', P.zza L. Miraglia, 2, 80138, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Advanced Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Campania ''Luigi Vanvitelli'', P.zza L. Miraglia, 2, 80138, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Advanced Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Campania ''Luigi Vanvitelli'', P.zza L. Miraglia, 2, 80138, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Advanced Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Campania ''Luigi Vanvitelli'', P.zza L. Miraglia, 2, 80138, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Advanced Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Campania ''Luigi Vanvitelli'', P.zza L. Miraglia, 2, 80138, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Advanced Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Campania ''Luigi Vanvitelli'', P.zza L. Miraglia, 2, 80138, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy, University of Salerno, Fisciano, SA, Italy
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- Department of Mental Health and Public Medicine, Section of Statistic, University of Campania, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Molecular Sciences, DISCLIMO, Università Politecnica delle Marche, Ancona, Italy
- Center of Clinical Pathology and Innovative Therapy, IRCCS INRCA, Ancona, Italy
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- Department of Advanced Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Campania ''Luigi Vanvitelli'', P.zza L. Miraglia, 2, 80138, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Advanced Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Campania ''Luigi Vanvitelli'', P.zza L. Miraglia, 2, 80138, Naples, Italy
- UniCamillus, International Medical University, Rome, Italy
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Liu K, Yang X, Zhang G, Xiang Z. Therapeutic Effect and Mechanism Prediction of Fuzi-Gancao Herb Couple on Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) based on Network Pharmacology and Molecular Docking. Comb Chem High Throughput Screen 2024; 27:773-785. [PMID: 37317908 DOI: 10.2174/1386207326666230614102412] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/27/2023] [Revised: 05/28/2023] [Accepted: 06/06/2023] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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BACKGROUND Fuzi-Gancao herb couple is one of the most common herb couples involved in the TCM formula, which was used for the treatment of chronic diseases. The herb couple has a hepatoprotective effect. However, its main components and therapeutic mechanism are not yet clear. This study aims to elucidate the therapeutic effect and mechanism of the Fuzi-Gancao herb couple on NAFLD from animal experiments, network pharmacology, and molecular docking. METHODS 60 Male C57BL/6 mice (20 g ± 2 g) were randomly divided into six groups including the blank group (n=10) and NALFD group (n=50). The mice of the NALFD group were fed with a high-fat diet for 20 weeks to establish the NAFLD model and the NALFD mice were randomly divided into five groups including positive group (berberine), model group and F-G groups with three dosages (0.257, 0.514, 0.771 g/kg) (n=10). After 10 weeks of administration, the serum was collected for the analysis of ALT, AST, LDL-c, HDL-c, and TC, and liver tissues were collected for pathological analysis. The TCMAS database was used to collect the main components and targets of the Fuzi-Gancao herb couple. The GeneCards database was used to collect NAFLD-related targets, and the key targets were obtained by intersecting with herbal targets. The diseasecomponent- target relationship diagram was constructed by Cytoscape 3.9.1. The obtained key targets were imported into the String database to obtain the PPI network, and imported into the DAVID database for KEGG pathway analysis and GO analysis. Finally, the key targets and key gene proteins were imported into Discovery Studio 2019 for molecular docking verification. RESULTS In this study, H-E staining indicated the pathological changes of liver tissue in Fuzi- Gancao groups were significantly improved, and the levels of AST, ALT, TC, HDL-c, and LDL-c in serum of Fuzi-Gancao groups decreased in a dose-dependent manner, compared with the model group. 103 active components and 299 targets in the Fuzi-Gancao herb couple were confirmed in the TCMSP database and 2062 disease targets in NAFLD were obtained. 142 key targets and 167 signal pathways were screened, such as the AGE-RAGE signaling pathway in diabetic complications, HIF-1 signaling pathway, IL-17 signaling pathway, TNF signaling pathway, and so on. The main bioactive ingredients of Fuzi-Gancao herb couple in the treatment of NAFLD are quercetin, kaempferol, naringenin, inermine, (R)-norcoclaurine, isorhamnetin, ignavine, 2,7-Dideacetyl-2,7- dibenzoyl-taxayunnanine F, glycyrol mainly involving IL6, AKT1, TNF, TP53, IL1B, VEGFA and other core targets. Molecular docking analysis indicated that there is a good affinity between the key components and the key targets. CONCLUSION This study preliminarily explained the main components and mechanism of the Fuzi- Gancao herb couple in the treatment of NAFLD and provided an idea for subsequent research.
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- Kejia Liu
- Graduate School, Liaoning University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, General Hospital of Northern Theater Command, Shenyang, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Science, Liaoning University, Shenyang, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Science, Liaoning University, Shenyang, China
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Basile P, Guaricci AI, Piazzolla G, Volpe S, Vozza A, Benedetto M, Carella MC, Santoro D, Monitillo F, Baggiano A, Mushtaq S, Fusini L, Fazzari F, Forleo C, Ribecco N, Pontone G, Sabbà C, Ciccone MM. Improvement of Left Ventricular Global Longitudinal Strain after 6-Month Therapy with GLP-1RAs Semaglutide and Dulaglutide in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Pilot Study. J Clin Med 2023; 12:jcm12041586. [PMID: 36836121 PMCID: PMC9962489 DOI: 10.3390/jcm12041586] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/22/2023] [Revised: 02/08/2023] [Accepted: 02/14/2023] [Indexed: 02/19/2023] Open
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(1) Background: Glucagone-Like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonists (GLP-1 RAs) (GLP-1 RAs) are incretine-based medications recommended in the treatment of type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (DM2) with atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) or high or very high cardiovascular (CV) risk. However, knowledge of the direct mechanism of GLP-1 RAs on cardiac function is modest and not yet fully elucidated. Left ventricular (LV) Global Longitudinal Strain (GLS) with Speckle Tracking Echocardiography (STE) represents an innovative technique for the evaluation of myocardial contractility. (2) Methods: an observational, perspective, monocentric study was conducted in a cohort of 22 consecutive patients with DM2 and ASCVD or high/very high CV risk, enrolled between December 2019 and March 2020 and treated with GLP-1 RAs dulaglutide or semaglutide. The echocardiographic parameters of diastolic and systolic function were recorded at baseline and after six months of treatment. (3) Results: the mean age of the sample was 65 ± 10 years with a prevalence of the male sex (64%). A significant improvement in the LV GLS (mean difference: -1.4 ± 1.1%; p value < 0.001) was observed after six months of treatment with GLP-1 RAs dulaglutide or semaglutide. No relevant changes were seen in the other echocardiographic parameters. (4) Conclusions: six months of treatment with GLP-1 RAs dulaglutide or semaglutide leads to an improvement in the LV GLS in subjects with DM2 with and high/very high risk for ASCVD or with ASCVD. Further studies on larger populations and with a longer follow-up are warranted to confirm these preliminary results.
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- Paolo Basile
- University Cardiology Unit, Interdisciplinary Department of Medicine, Policlinic University Hospital, 70121 Bari, Italy
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- University Cardiology Unit, Interdisciplinary Department of Medicine, Policlinic University Hospital, 70121 Bari, Italy
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- Interdisciplinary Department of Medicine, School of Medicine, University of Bari “Aldo Moro”, 70121 Bari, Italy
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- Interdisciplinary Department of Medicine, School of Medicine, University of Bari “Aldo Moro”, 70121 Bari, Italy
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- Interdisciplinary Department of Medicine, School of Medicine, University of Bari “Aldo Moro”, 70121 Bari, Italy
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- Department of Economics and Finance, University of Bari—Aldo Moro, 70121 Bari, Italy
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- University Cardiology Unit, Interdisciplinary Department of Medicine, Policlinic University Hospital, 70121 Bari, Italy
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- University Cardiology Unit, Interdisciplinary Department of Medicine, Policlinic University Hospital, 70121 Bari, Italy
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- University Cardiology Unit, Interdisciplinary Department of Medicine, Policlinic University Hospital, 70121 Bari, Italy
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- Department of Perioperative Cardiology and Cardiovascular Imaging, Centro Cardiologico Monzino, IRCCS, 20138 Milan, Italy
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- Department of Perioperative Cardiology and Cardiovascular Imaging, Centro Cardiologico Monzino, IRCCS, 20138 Milan, Italy
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- Department of Perioperative Cardiology and Cardiovascular Imaging, Centro Cardiologico Monzino, IRCCS, 20138 Milan, Italy
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- Department of Perioperative Cardiology and Cardiovascular Imaging, Centro Cardiologico Monzino, IRCCS, 20138 Milan, Italy
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- University Cardiology Unit, Interdisciplinary Department of Medicine, Policlinic University Hospital, 70121 Bari, Italy
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- Department of Economics and Finance, University of Bari—Aldo Moro, 70121 Bari, Italy
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- Department of Perioperative Cardiology and Cardiovascular Imaging, Centro Cardiologico Monzino, IRCCS, 20138 Milan, Italy
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- Interdisciplinary Department of Medicine, School of Medicine, University of Bari “Aldo Moro”, 70121 Bari, Italy
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- University Cardiology Unit, Interdisciplinary Department of Medicine, Policlinic University Hospital, 70121 Bari, Italy
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Liu Z, Bian N, Wu S, Fan Y, Li H, Yu J, Guo J, Chen D. A meta-analysis evaluating indirectly GLP-1 receptor agonists and arrhythmias in patients with type 2 diabetes and myocardial infarction. Front Cardiovasc Med 2022; 9:1019120. [PMID: 36277800 PMCID: PMC9581215 DOI: 10.3389/fcvm.2022.1019120] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/14/2022] [Accepted: 09/20/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Aims At present, the effects of Glucagon-Like Peptide 1 Receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs) on arrhythmia in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and myocardial infarction (MI) are still unclear. Hence, this systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to investigate this association. Methods and results PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, and Web of Science were searched from inception to 30 April 2022. Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) that compared GLP-1RAs with placebo and met the critical criterion of a proportion of patients with T2DM and MI > 30% were included to verify our purpose indirectly. The outcomes of interest included atrial arrhythmias, ventricular arrhythmias, atrioventricular block (AVB), sinus arrhythmia, and cardiac arrest. Relative risk (RR) and 95% confidence intervals (CI) were pooled using a random-effects model. We included five RCTs with altogether 31,314 patients. In these trials, the highest proportion of patients with T2DM and MI was 82.6%, while the lowest was 30.7%. Compared to placebo, GLP-1RAs were associated with a lower risk of atrial arrhythmias (RR 0.81, 95% CI 0.70-0.95). There was no significant difference in the risk of ventricular arrhythmias (RR 1.26, 95% CI 0.87-1.80), AVB (RR 0.95, 95% CI 0.63-1.42), sinus arrhythmia (RR 0.62, 95% CI 0.26-1.49), and cardiac arrest (RR 0.97, 95% CI 0.52-1.83) between groups. Conclusion GLP-1RAs may be associated with reduced risk for atrial arrhythmias, which seems more significant for patients with T2DM combined with MI. More studies are needed to clarify the definitive anti-arrhythmic role of this drug.
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- Department of Cardiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Jinan University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Cardiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Jinan University, Guangzhou, China
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