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ReviewDrug design, development and therapy2026

A Comprehensive Review on the Cardioprotective and Nephroprotective Effects of Semaglutide, and Its Therapeutic Efficacy and Mechanisms in Cardiorenal Syndrome.

Lu Ye, Pusong Tang, Haixu Wan, Xing Zhong, Xin Chen, Changzhao Liu, Rui Huang

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Review in Drug design, development and therapy, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Lu Ye *Health Science Center, Hubei Minzu University, Enshi, Hubei, People's Republic of China.
Pusong Tang *Health Science Center, Hubei Minzu University, Enshi, Hubei, People's Republic of China.
Haixu Wan *Health Science Center, Hubei Minzu University, Enshi, Hubei, People's Republic of China.
Xing ZhongHubei Selenium and Human Health Institute, The Central Hospital of Enshi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, Enshi, Hubei, People's Republic of China.
Xin ChenHubei Selenium and Human Health Institute, The Central Hospital of Enshi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, Enshi, Hubei, People's Republic of China.ORCID 0000-0003-2180-5564
Changzhao LiuHubei Selenium and Human Health Institute, The Central Hospital of Enshi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, Enshi, Hubei, People's Republic of China.
Rui HuangHubei Selenium and Human Health Institute, The Central Hospital of Enshi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, Enshi, Hubei, People's Republic of China.

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Abstract

Semaglutide (SEM), a GLP-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1RA), is commonly used to manage blood glucose and weight in type 2 diabetes mellituspatients (T2DM). Research indicates that SEM protects the kidneys and heart by slowing estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) decline, reducing proteinuria, enhancing cardiac outcomes, and lowering cardiovascular risk. These benefits are linked to various mechanisms, including reduced oxidative stress and inflammation, anti-fibrotic effects, modulation of metabolism, inhibition of apoptosis, suppression of ferroptosis, and improved mitochondrial function for energy regulation. However, some studies have also found that SEM may potentially lead to renal impairment or even promote the progression of cardiorenal syndrome (CRS). Due to conflicting results, more animal studies and large-scale clinical trials are needed to understand SEM's effects on CRS and its side effects, aiding in personalized treatment strategies. This review summarizes the functions and mechanisms of SEM in CRS, and highlights current research limitations and proposed directions for future studies.

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Cardio-Renal SyndromeCardiotonic AgentsDiabetes Mellitus, Type 2Glucagon-Like PeptidesHypoglycemic AgentsAnimalsHumansKidneySemaglutideCardiotonic AgentsGlucagon-Like PeptidesHypoglycemic AgentsSemaglutidecardiorenal syndromecardiovascular outcomesGLP-1RAsemaglutide

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PMID41908934
PMCPMC13032732

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