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Liraglutide, a GLP-1 analogue, demonstrates significant therapeutic potential for treating hind-limb ischemia, especially in the context of diabetes. By mimicking glucagon-like peptide-1, liraglutide enhances angiogenesis, restoring blood flow and capillary density in ischemic tissues. In diabetic and non-diabetic mouse models, liraglutide improved endothelial cell proliferation, migration, and tube formation, essential processes for vascular repair. Mechanistically, these benefits are mediated through the activation of Akt/eNOS and ERK1/2 signaling pathways, which are crucial for endothelial function. In vitro studies confirmed liraglutide's ability to reverse hyperglycemia-induced endothelial dysfunction, highlighting its role in managing chronic ischemic conditions.

References:

Zhu, Y., Li, Y., Ma, Y., Zhang, X., Du, X., Gao, J., Ding, N.H., Wang, L., Chen, N., Luo, M., Wu, J., & Li, R. (2023) 'Liraglutide Accelerates Ischemia‐Induced Angiogenesis in a Murine Diabetic Model', Journal of the American Heart Association.

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What is Liraglutide?
Liraglutide is a synthetic GLP-1 analogue used primarily to treat type 2 diabetes and obesity. It mimics the effects of glucagon-like peptide-1 to regulate blood sugar and promote vascular health.
References:

Zhu, Y., Li, Y., Ma, Y., Zhang, X., Du, X., Gao, J., Ding, N.H., Wang, L., Chen, N., Luo, M., Wu, J., & Li, R. (2023) 'Liraglutide Accelerates Ischemia‐Induced Angiogenesis in a Murine Diabetic Model', Journal of the American Heart Association.

How does Liraglutide help in hind-limb ischemia?
Liraglutide promotes blood flow reperfusion and capillary density by enhancing endothelial cell function and stimulating angiogenesis in ischemic tissues.
References:

Zhu, Y., Li, Y., Ma, Y., Zhang, X., Du, X., Gao, J., Ding, N.H., Wang, L., Chen, N., Luo, M., Wu, J., & Li, R. (2023) 'Liraglutide Accelerates Ischemia‐Induced Angiogenesis in a Murine Diabetic Model', Journal of the American Heart Association.

What mechanisms underlie Liraglutide’s effects on vascular health?
Its benefits are mediated through activation of the Akt/endothelial nitric oxide synthase (eNOS) and ERK1/2 signaling pathways, which support endothelial function and blood vessel repair.
References:

Zhu, Y., Li, Y., Ma, Y., Zhang, X., Du, X., Gao, J., Ding, N.H., Wang, L., Chen, N., Luo, M., Wu, J., & Li, R. (2023) 'Liraglutide Accelerates Ischemia‐Induced Angiogenesis in a Murine Diabetic Model', Journal of the American Heart Association.