2023
Weight Loss-Independent Effect of Liraglutide on Insulin Sensitivity in Individuals With Obesity and Prediabetes.
Mashayekhi M, Nian H, Mayfield D, Devin J, Gamboa J, Yu C, Silver H, Niswender K, Luther J, Brown N. Weight Loss-Independent Effect of Liraglutide on Insulin Sensitivity in Individuals With Obesity and Prediabetes. Diabetes 2023, 73: 38-50. PMID: 37874653, PMCID: PMC10784656, DOI: 10.2337/db23-0356.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEndogenous GLP-1Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonistsPeptide-1 receptor agonistsImproved insulin sensitivityInsulin sensitivityGLP-1GLP-1RGlucagon levelsGlucose levelsMatsuda indexWeight lossHypocaloric dietPostprandial glucoseInhibitor sitagliptinReceptor agonistMetabolic effectsDiet-induced weight lossDipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitor sitagliptinGLP-1R agonist liraglutideWeight loss-independent effectsDPP-4 inhibitor sitagliptinDipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitionPeptidase-4 inhibitionMixed meal testGLP-1R antagonist
2018
Dipeptidyl Peptidase‐4 Inhibition Potentiates Stimulated Growth Hormone Secretion and Vasodilation in Women
Wilson JR, Brown NJ, Nian H, Yu C, Bidlingmaier M, Devin JK. Dipeptidyl Peptidase‐4 Inhibition Potentiates Stimulated Growth Hormone Secretion and Vasodilation in Women. Journal Of The American Heart Association 2018, 7: e008000. PMID: 29478970, PMCID: PMC5866333, DOI: 10.1161/jaha.117.008000.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdministration, OralAdultCross-Over StudiesDipeptidyl Peptidase 4Dipeptidyl-Peptidase IV InhibitorsDouble-Blind MethodFemaleFibrinolysisHuman Growth HormoneHumansInsulin-Like Growth Factor IMaleSecretory PathwaySex FactorsSitagliptin PhosphateTime FactorsTissue Plasminogen ActivatorUp-RegulationVasodilationYoung AdultConceptsFree insulin-like growth factor-1Insulin-like growth factor-1Growth factor-1GH secretionGrowth hormoneGHR blockadeVascular resistanceFactor 1Nitric oxideTissue plasminogen activator activityPeptidase-4 inhibitionImpaired endothelial functionGrowth hormone secretionReceptor-dependent effectsDipeptidyl peptidase-4Study drugEndothelial functionPlasminogen activator activityCrossover studyHormone secretionPeptidase-4VasodilationHealthy adultsGH receptorInhibition potentiates
2014
Substance P Increases Sympathetic Activity During Combined Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme and Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 Inhibition
Devin JK, Pretorius M, Nian H, Yu C, Billings FT, Brown NJ. Substance P Increases Sympathetic Activity During Combined Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme and Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 Inhibition. Hypertension 2014, 63: 951-957. PMID: 24516103, PMCID: PMC3984385, DOI: 10.1161/hypertensionaha.113.02767.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAngiotensin-Converting Enzyme InhibitorsBlood PressureBradykininCross-Over StudiesDipeptidyl Peptidase 4Double-Blind MethodEnalaprilatEnzyme InhibitorsFemaleHeart RateHumansMaleMiddle AgedNeurotransmitter AgentsNorepinephrinePeptidyl-Dipeptidase APyrazinesSitagliptin PhosphateSubstance PSympathetic Nervous SystemTriazolesVascular ResistanceConceptsDipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitionPeptidase-4 inhibitionTissue plasminogen activator releaseSubstance PDipeptidyl peptidase-4Plasminogen activator releaseSympathetic activityPeptidase-4Activator releasePlacebo-controlled crossover studyDipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitorsType 2 diabetes mellitusIntra-arterial enalaprilatForearm vascular resistanceForearm blood flowMean arterial pressurePeptidase-4 inhibitorsAngiotensin converting enzymeSubstrates of angiotensinVascular resistanceVasodilator responseArterial pressureBrachial arteryDiabetes mellitusCrossover study