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ArticleAnimal models and experimental medicine2025

Assessing the therapeutic potential of Tirzepatide in modulating inflammatory responses and mitigating acute pancreatitis.

Razan Alawaji, Mohamed S Abdel-Bakky, Hussein M Ali, Miad A Aljuhani, Abdulaziz Arif A Alshammari, Hashim K Kamal, Maamoun M K Khoja, Kholoud Alsehemi, Mennatallah A Korani, Eman S Said

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Razan AlawajiDepartment of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, Qassim University, Buraydah, Saudi Arabia.ORCID 0009-0009-9211-1042
Mohamed S Abdel-BakkyDepartment of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, Qassim University, Buraydah, Saudi Arabia.
Hussein M AliDepartment of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, Qassim University, Buraydah, Saudi Arabia.
Miad A AljuhaniDepartment of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, Qassim University, Buraydah, Saudi Arabia.
Abdulaziz Arif A AlshammariDepartment of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, Qassim University, Buraydah, Saudi Arabia.
Hashim K KamalKing Salman Medical City, Al Madinah Al Munawwarah, Saudi Arabia.
Maamoun M K KhojaKing Salman Medical City, Al Madinah Al Munawwarah, Saudi Arabia.
Kholoud AlsehemiKing Salman Medical City, Al Madinah Al Munawwarah, Saudi Arabia.
Mennatallah A KoraniFaculty of Medicine, Fayoum University, Fayoum, Egypt.
Eman S SaidDepartment of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, Qassim University, Buraydah, Saudi Arabia.

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backgroundAcute pancreatitis (AP) is a severe inflammation of the pancreas, marked by elevated enzyme levels, cellular inflammation, and necrosis. Recent studies emphasize the critical role of inflammation in AP progression. Tirzepatide, a multi-target agonist of glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) and glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP) receptors, has demonstrated notable anti-inflammatory and metabolic benefits.

methodsThis study explores the therapeutic potential of Tirzepatide in pancreatitis induced by L-arginine in rats, focusing on enzymatic markers, cytokine profiles, oxidative stress, and histological outcomes. Over 27 days, rats were distributed into Control, Tirzepatide, L-Arginine, and L-Arginine + Tirzepatide groups, with the latter receiving L-Arginine to induce pancreatitis followed by Tirzepatide administration.

resultsL-Arginine significantly elevated serum amylase, lipase, and inflammatory mediators (IL-6, IL-4, and IL-10), alongside oxidative stress markers and histopathological deterioration. Conversely, the L-Arginine + Tirzepatide group exhibited reduced lipase and IL-6 levels, suppressed reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation, and enhanced anti-inflammatory cytokines IL-4 and IL-10. Histopathological analysis revealed reduced necrosis and tissue damage in the L-Arginine + Tirzepatide group compared to the L-Arginine group, indicating Tirzepatide's possible protective effects. Immunofluorescence studies further demonstrated increased p-Akt expression, supporting the role of Tirzepatide in cellular repair and recovery.

conclusionThese findings highlight Tirzepatide's ability to mitigate pancreatic damage through antioxidant and anti-inflammatory mechanisms, underscoring its potential as a pharmacological agent for acute pancreatitis.

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Anti-Inflammatory AgentsInflammationPancreatitisAcute DiseaseAnimalsArginineCytokinesDisease Models, AnimalLipaseMaleOxidative StressRatsRats, Sprague-DawleyTirzepatideAnti-Inflammatory AgentsArginineCytokinesLipaseTirzepatideacute pancreatitisdisease treatmentinflammationL‐argininep‐AktTirzepatide

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PMCPMC12660503

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