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.
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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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.
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.
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.