Managing cardiovascular events, hyperglycemia, and obesity in type 2 diabetes through microRNA regulation linked to glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists

Jan 10, 2025Diabetology & metabolic syndrome

MicroRNA regulation related to glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists in controlling heart problems, high blood sugar, and obesity in type 2 diabetes

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GLP-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs) modify the expression of miRNAs associated with endothelial function, sugar metabolism, and adipogenesis in type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM).

Baseline levels of miR-15a-5p may predict weight loss in T2DM patients.
Higher levels of miR-378-3p and miR-126-3p are associated with improved glycemic control and lower HbA1c and fasting plasma glucose one year post-treatment.
Liraglutide downregulates miR-139-5p, providing protection against pancreatic β-cell apoptosis.
The expression of miR-375 in pancreatic islets may serve as a biomarker for assessing the cytoprotective effects of GLP-1RAs.
Long-acting exenatide requires miR-29b-3p for its protective effects against diabetic cardiomyopathy.
GLP-1RAs influence the regulation of exosomal miRNAs, such as miR-192, which are implicated in fibrosis and inflammation related to T2DM complications.

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BACKGROUND AND AIMS: Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is usually complicated by cardiovascular diseases, hyperglycemia, and obesity, which worsen the outcome for the patient. Since recent evidence underlines the epigenetic role of (GLP-1RAs) in the management of these comorbidities, this study compared the effects of these agents, namely liraglutide, semaglutide, dulaglutide, and exenatide, on regulation in the management of T2DM.

RESULTS: GLP-1RAs modify the expression of miRNAs involved in endothelial function, sugar metabolism, and adipogenesis, including but not limited to miR-27b, miR-130a, and miR-210. Baseline miR-15a-5p predict weight loss, while higher miR-378-3p and miR-126-3p levels are related to better glycemic control and lower HbA1c and FPG at one year post-treatment. miR-375-5p was also reported as a predictor of HbA1c levels. Liraglutide has a protecting effect against pancreatic β-cell apoptosis by downregulating miR-139-5p. The highly-expressed miR-375 in pancreatic islets can be considered as a biomarker for assessing the cytoprotective action of GLP-1RAs on β-cells. GLP-1RAs also enhance β-cell responsiveness by promoting GLP-1 receptor expression through the suppression of miR-204. While semaglutide, semaglutide, and dulaglutide reduce both systolic and diastolic blood pressures, lixisenatide and exenatide QW did not reveal such an effect. The long-acting exenatide-induced miR-29b-3p is required for the protection against diabetic cardiomyopathy. Liraglutide modulates critical regulators of endothelial cell function and atherosclerosis, including miR-93-5p, miR-26a-5p, and miR-181a-5p. Eventually, GLP-1RAs regulation of exosomal miRNAs, such as miR-192, implicated in the development of fibrosis and inflammation in T2DM micro-cardiovascular outcomes like DKD and DR.

CONCLUSION: Additional studies will be needed in the elucidation of the relations between GLP-1RA-induced miRNAs and clinical-laboratory findings concerning the diverse populations, gender, and presence of other comorbid states in treated patients with T2DM.

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2.9 kg

Weight Loss from

Average weight loss in T2DM patients treated with compared to placebo.

HbA1c Reduction

Average reduction in HbA1c levels in T2DM patients treated with .

40-50%

40-50% Progression Risk

Chance of glucose tolerance impairment progressing to T2DM even after significant weight loss.

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Managing cardiovascular events, hyperglycemia, and obesity in type 2 diabetes through microRNA regulation linked to glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists

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