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ArticleJournal of translational medicine2024

Tirzepatide prevents neurodegeneration through multiple molecular pathways.

Rosaria Anna Fontanella, Puja Ghosh, Ada Pesapane, Fatemeh Taktaz, Armando Puocci, Martina Franzese, Maria Federica Feliciano, Giovanni Tortorella, Lucia Scisciola, Eduardo Sommella and 3 more

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Article in Journal of translational medicine, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 39 papers.

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39citing papers in PubMed
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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

13 authors at 3 institutions in 1 country.

Rosaria Anna Fontanella *Department of Advanced Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Naples, Italy.
Puja Ghosh *Department of Advanced Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Naples, Italy.
Ada PesapaneDepartment of Advanced Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Naples, Italy.
Fatemeh TaktazDepartment of Advanced Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Naples, Italy.
Armando PuocciDepartment of Advanced Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Naples, Italy.
Martina FranzeseDepartment of Advanced Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Naples, Italy.
Maria Federica FelicianoDepartment of Advanced Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Naples, Italy.
Giovanni TortorellaDepartment of Advanced Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Naples, Italy.
Lucia ScisciolaDepartment of Advanced Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Naples, Italy. lucia.scisciola@unicampania.it.ORCID 0000-0003-3636-4298
Eduardo SommellaDepartment of Pharmacy, University of Salerno, Fisciano, SA, Italy.
Concetta AmbrosinoBiogem Institute of Molecular Biology and Genetics, Ariano Irpino, Italy.
Giuseppe PaolissoDepartment of Advanced Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Naples, Italy.
Michelangela BarbieriDepartment of Advanced Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Naples, Italy.
University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli" · ITUniversity of Salerno · ITUniversity of Sannio · IT

Funding

AdvaNced Technologies for Human-centrEd Medicine (project acronym: ANTHEM) PNC0000003Ministero dell'Istruzione, dell'Università e della Ricerca Scientifica 2017CPLH3
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundSeveral evidence demonstrated that glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonists (GLP1-RAs) reduce the risk of dementia in type 2 diabetes patients by improving memory, learning, and overcoming cognitive impairment. In this study, we elucidated the molecular processes underlying the protective effect of Tirzepatide (TIR), a dual glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide receptor agonist (GIP-RA)/ GLP-1RA, against learning and memory disorders.

methodsWe investigated the effects of TIR on markers of neuronal growth (CREB and BDNF), apoptosis (BAX/Bcl2 ratio) differentiation (pAkt, MAP2, GAP43, and AGBL4), and insulin resistance (GLUT1, GLUT4, GLUT3 and SORBS1) in a neuroblastoma cell line (SHSY5Y) exposed to normal and high glucose concentration. The potential role on DNA methylation of genes involved in neuroprotection and epigenetic modulators of neuronal growth (miRNA 34a), apoptosis (miRNA 212), and differentiation (miRNA 29c) was also investigated. The cell proliferation was detected by measuring Ki-67 through flow cytometry. The data were analysed by SPSS IBM Version 23 or GraphPad Prism 7.0 software and expressed as the means ± SEM. Differences between the mean values were considered significant at a p-value of < 0.05. GraphPad Prism software was used for drawing figures.

resultsFor the first time, it was highlighted: (a) the role of TIR in the activation of the pAkt/CREB/BDNF pathway and the downstream signaling cascade; (b) TIR efficacy in neuroprotection; (c) TIR counteracting of hyperglycemia and insulin resistance-related effects at the neuronal level.

conclusionsWe demonstrated that TIR can ameliorate high glucose-induced neurodegeneration and overcome neuronal insulin resistance. Thus, this study provides new insight into the potential role of TIR in improving diabetes-related neuropathy.

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Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2Gastric Inhibitory PolypeptideGlucagon-Like Peptide-2 ReceptorInsulin ResistanceMicroRNAsBlood GlucoseBrain-Derived Neurotrophic FactorGlucagon-Like Peptide-1 Receptor AgonistsHumansHypoglycemic AgentsInsulinTirzepatideBlood GlucoseBrain-Derived Neurotrophic FactorGastric Inhibitory PolypeptideGlucagon-Like Peptide-1 Receptor AgonistsGlucagon-Like Peptide-2 ReceptorHypoglycemic AgentsInsulinMicroRNAsMIRN212 microRNA, humanTirzepatideDiabetes mellitus type 2Glucose homeostasisInsulin resistanceNeurodegenerationNeurodifferentiationNeuronal growth

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PMID38287296
PMCPMC10823712
OpenAlexW4391317038

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