DPP (Dipeptidyl Peptidase)-4 Inhibition Potentiates the Vasoconstrictor Response to NPY (Neuropeptide Y) in Humans During Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone System Inhibition
Hubers SA, Wilson JR, Yu C, Nian H, Grouzmann E, Eugster P, Shibao CA, Billings FT, Jafarian Kerman S, Brown NJ. DPP (Dipeptidyl Peptidase)-4 Inhibition Potentiates the Vasoconstrictor Response to NPY (Neuropeptide Y) in Humans During Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone System Inhibition. Hypertension 2018, 72: 712-719. PMID: 29987109, PMCID: PMC6202157, DOI: 10.1161/hypertensionaha.118.11498.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNPY infusionPlacebo-controlled crossover studyAngiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitorAldosterone system inhibitionDose-dependent vasoconstrictionIntra-arterial enalaprilatAngiotensin receptor blockersForearm blood flowHigh-risk patientsOrder of treatmentReceptor blockersVasoconstrictor effectVasoconstrictor responsesCardiovascular effectsRenin-AngiotensinBrachial arteryHeart failureNorepinephrine releaseCrossover studyEndogenous NPYY1 receptorCrossover treatmentSystem inhibitionY2 receptorsDPP4 inhibition