The Effect of the GLP-1 Receptor Agonists on Blood Levels of Lipoprotein (a)

Summary

Lipoprotein (a) \[Lp (a)\] is an independent cardiovascular risk (CVR) both in the general population and in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM-2). Until now no effective treatment is known to decrease the levels of Lp (a) levels and thus achieve a reduction of CVR. Among the new antidiabetic drugs are GLP-1Receptor agonists(GLP-1R). In addition to lowering blood glucose, these drugs have other beneficial effects. In our laboratory we have demonstrated that both native GLP-1 and various GLP-1R agonsits reduce the synthesis of Lp (a) in hepatocytes. The objective of the study is to test in humans the results observed in vitro. We will analyze whether treatment with GLP-1R agonists (Liraglutide, Exenatide or Lixisenatida) will reduce serum levels of Lp (a) in patients with DM-2.

Timeline

Start

2014-10

Primary completion

2015-07

Completion

2015-10

Publications

• Background Hernandez C, Francisco G, Chacon P, Simo R. Lipoprotein(a) as a risk factor for cardiovascular mortality in type 2 diabetic patients: a 10-year follow-up study. Diabetes Care. 2005 Apr;28(4):931-3. doi: 10.2337/diacare.28.4.931. No abstract available.
• Background Hernandez C, Francisco G, Chacon P, Mesa J, Simo R. Biological variation of lipoprotein(a) in a diabetic population. Analysis of the causes and clinical implications. Clin Chem Lab Med. 2003 Aug;41(8):1075-80. doi: 10.1515/CCLM.2003.166.
• Background Genser B, Dias KC, Siekmeier R, Stojakovic T, Grammer T, Maerz W. Lipoprotein (a) and risk of cardiovascular disease--a systematic review and meta analysis of prospective studies. Clin Lab. 2011;57(3-4):143-56.

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