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ArticleCurrent hypertension reports2009

The role of incretins in cardiovascular control.

Derek D Mafong, Robert R Henry

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Article in Current hypertension reports, 2009. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 8 papers.

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8citing papers in PubMed
2.6field-weighted citation impact, top 10% of its field
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3 · Its place in the literature

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8 citing papers in PubMed, 23 citations in OpenAlex.

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  5. Network-based approaches in drug discovery and early development.Clinical pharmacology and therapeutics · 2013
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  7. Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists: Differentiating the new medications.Diabetes therapy : research, treatment and education of diabetes and related disorders · 2011
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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

2 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Derek D MafongUniversity of California, San Diego School of Medicine; Veterans Affairs Medical Center, 3350 La Jolla Village Drive, San Diego, CA 92161, USA.
Robert R Henry
University of California, San Diego · US

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) is an incretin secreted in response to nutrient ingestion. Understanding the incretin effect on diabetes pathophysiology has led to development of a new class of agents termed incretin mimetics. Exenatide is the first GLP-1 agonist approved to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Clinical studies have demonstrated exenatide's efficacy in improving glycemic control, often coupled with weight loss. Studies are investigating the potential cardiovascular benefits of GLP-1 agonists. Blood pressure, cholesterol levels, C-reactive protein, and insulin resistance may improve in patients treated with exenatide. The direct effect of GLP-1 on cardiac myocytes and vascular smooth muscle has been an active area of investigation. Infusions of GLP-1 in animal models and human subjects with heart failure have demonstrated significantly improved cardia parameters. In patients with T2DM, GLP-1 infusion has been shown to improve endothelial function, irrespective of changes in insulin sensitivity. These pilot studies provide a foundation for developing therapies aimed at modulating incretin physiology for the additional benefit on the cardiovascular system in patients with T2DM and heart disease.

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Cardiovascular AgentsCardiovascular SystemDiabetes Mellitus, Type 2ExenatideHumansIncretinsPeptidesVenomsCardiovascular AgentsExenatideIncretinsPeptidesVenoms

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PMID19146796
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