Exploring the Role of GLP-1 Receptor Agonists in Alzheimer’s Disease: A Review of Preclinical and Clinical Evidence
Receptors,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
4(1), С. 2 - 2
Опубликована: Янв. 26, 2025
Glucagon-like
peptide-1
receptor
agonists
(GLP-1RAs),
including
dulaglutide,
liraglutide,
semaglutide,
and
exenatide,
are
effective
treatments
for
type
2
diabetes
mellitus
(T2DM)
obesity.
These
agents
mimic
the
action
of
endogenous
incretin
glucagon-like
(GLP-1)
by
enhancing
insulin
secretion,
inhibiting
glucagon
release,
promoting
weight
loss
through
appetite
suppression.
GLP-1RAs
have
recently
been
suggested
to
neuroprotective
effects,
suggesting
their
potential
as
treatment
neurodegenerative
disorders,
such
Alzheimer’s
disease
(AD).
AD
T2DM
share
several
common
pathophysiological
mechanisms,
resistance,
chronic
inflammation,
oxidative
stress,
mitochondrial
dysfunction.
shared
mechanisms
suggest
that
therapeutic
targeting
metabolic
dysfunction
may
also
be
beneficial
conditions.
Preclinical
studies
on
in
models,
both
vitro
vivo,
demonstrated
promising
reductions
amyloid-beta
accumulation,
decreased
tau
hyperphosphorylation,
improved
synaptic
plasticity,
enhanced
neuronal
survival.
Despite
encouraging
results
from
preclinical
challenges
need
addressed
before
can
widely
used
treatment.
Ongoing
clinical
trials
investigating
cognitive
benefits
patients,
aiming
establish
role
a
option
AD.
This
review
aimed
examine
current
literature
GLP-1
Язык: Английский
The pharmacodynamics-based prophylactic benefits of GLP-1 receptor agonists and SGLT2 inhibitors on neurodegenerative diseases: evidence from a network meta-analysis
BMC Medicine,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
23(1)
Опубликована: Апрель 6, 2025
Abstract
Background
Glucagon-like
peptide-1
(GLP-1)
receptor
agonists
and
sodium–glucose
cotransporter
2
(SGLT2)
inhibitors
represent
a
new
generation
of
antihyperglycemic
agents
that
operate
through
mechanisms
distinct
from
conventional
diabetes
treatments.
Beyond
their
metabolic
effects,
these
medications
have
demonstrated
neuroprotective
properties
in
preclinical
studies.
While
clinical
trials
explored
therapeutic
potential
established
neurodegenerative
conditions,
role
disease
prevention
remains
unclear.
We
conducted
network
meta-analysis
(NMA)
to
comprehensively
evaluate
the
prophylactic
benefits
across
multiple
diseases
identify
most
promising
preventive
strategies.
Methods
systematically
searched
PubMed,
Embase,
ClinicalKey,
Cochrane
CENTRAL,
ProQuest,
ScienceDirect,
Web
Science,
ClinicalTrials.gov
October
24th,
2024,
for
randomized
controlled
(RCTs)
GLP-1
or
SGLT2
inhibitors.
Our
primary
outcome
was
incidence
seven
major
diseases:
Parkinson’s
disease,
Alzheimer’s
Lewy
body
dementia,
sclerosis,
amyotrophic
lateral
frontotemporal
Huntington’s
disease.
Secondary
outcomes
included
safety
profiles
assessed
dropout
rates.
performed
frequentist-based
NMA
evaluated
risk
bias
with
Risk
Bias
tool.
The
main
result
current
study
would
be
re-affirmed
via
sensitivity
test
Bayesian-based
NMA.
Results
analysis
encompassed
22
RCTs
involving
138,282
participants
(mean
age
64.8
years,
36.4%
female).
Among
all
investigated
medications,
only
dapagliflozin
significant
benefits,
specifically
preventing
(odds
ratio
=
0.28,
95%
confidence
intervals
0.09
0.93)
compared
controls.
Neither
nor
other
showed
effects
any
conditions.
Drop-out
rates
were
comparable
Conclusions
This
comprehensive
reveals
novel
specific
effect
against
representing
breakthrough
neurology.
specificity
dapagliflozin’s
protective
might
rely
on
its
highly
selective
inhibition
SGLT2.
These
findings
provide
important
direction
future
research
could
inform
strategies
populations
at
Trial
registration
PROSPERO
CRD42021252381.
Язык: Английский
Comparative Effectiveness of SGLT2 Inhibitors and GLP-1 Receptor Agonists in Preventing Alzheimer's Disease, Vascular Dementia, and Other Dementia Types Among Patients with Type 2 Diabetes
Diabetes & Metabolism,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown, С. 101623 - 101623
Опубликована: Фев. 1, 2025
Язык: Английский
Cognitive disorders in diabetes
Frontiers in Clinical Diabetes and Healthcare,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
6
Опубликована: Фев. 24, 2025
Diabetes
is
increasingly
recognized
as
a
condition
with
far-reaching
implications,
including
its
impact
on
cognitive
health
(1).
Early
observations
of
the
relationship
between
diabetes
and
impairment
date
back
over
century,
initially
based
simple
neuropsychological
assessments
comparing
individuals
without
diabetes.
Since
then,
large-scale
epidemiological
studies,
advanced
imaging
technologies,
neuropathological
investigations
have
solidified
this
association,
revealing
complex
interplay
metabolic
dysregulation
decline
(2,3).
mis
en
forme
:
Anglais
(Royaume-Uni)
Code
de
champ
modifié
(Royaume-Uni)Today,
it
well-established
that
type
2
face
1.6-fold
greater
risk
developing
dementia
compared
to
their
non-diabetic
peers.
Estimates
suggest
affects
20%
70%
people
diabetes,
depending
study
population
examined
(4).
Beyond
daily
living,
in
associated
higher
cardiovascular
events
mortality
Today,
(5).
The
disorders
shaped
by
multiple
interacting
factors,
among
which
socioeconomic
status
plays
crucial
role.
Education
level,
key
determinant
status,
has
been
widely
studied
shown
influence
Individuals
education
tend
lower
risk,
while
those
are
more
susceptible
lifestyle-related
diseases
such
hypertension,
obesity,
these
conditions
also
decline,
from
backgrounds
may
experience
severe
rapid
deterioration
functions
when
living
(6).
This
interconnected
suggests
disparities
not
only
increase
but
contribute
an
accelerated
through
prevalence
other
diseases.Of
note,
recent
COVID-19
pandemic
demonstrated
infected
patients
develop
levels
anxiety
depression,
well
increased
decline.
Given
at
infections,
can
be
hypothesized
infection
directly
or
indirectly
worsen
amplify
diabetic
(7).
However,
precise
remains
fully
established..
For
elderly
individuals,
particularly
coexisting
dementia,
managing
effectively
becomes
challenging.
growing
global
projections
pointing
even
steeper
rise
coming
decades,
diabetes-related
emerging
critical
public
challenge.
These
diminish
quality
life
for
millions
worldwide
impose
substantial
economic
burdens
healthcare
systems
both
direct
costs,
treatments,
indirect
like
lost
productivity
caregiving
expenses.Cognitive
now
acknowledged
significant
complication
It
encompasses
spectrum
disorders,
mild
profoundly
affect
individuals'
memory,
attention,
decision-making
abilities.
impairments
complicate
everyday
activities,
self-management
creating
feedback
loop
worsening
glycemic
control
(8).
Patients
dysfunction
often
behavioral
psychological
challenges
further
impede
ability
follow
medical
advice,
adhere
treatment
regimens,
maintain
consistent
blood
glucose
monitoring.
difficulties
lead
reduced
adherence,
less
frequent
monitoring,
variability.
cascading
effects
include
recurrent
episodes
hypo-and
hyperglycemia,
exacerbate
selfmanagement
(9).
vicious
cycle
compounded
inherently
demanding
nature
management.
Decision-making
about
insulin
dosing,
meal
planning,
physical
activity,
medication
adherence
complex,
requiring
effort
throughout
day.
impaired
function,
demands
prove
overwhelming,
increasing
complications
diminishing
(10).Research
uncovered
several
factors
contributing
dual
burden
impairment.
poor
control,
hypoglycemia,
age,
detrimental
social
isolation.
Each
exacerbates
faced
complicates
Despite
issues,
awareness
understanding
professionals
remain
inadequate.
Many
report
feeling
unsupported
misunderstood
attempting
address
challenges,
emphasizing
urgent
need
enhanced
specialized
training
providers
(3).Adding
complexity,
develops
insidiously,
early
subtle
signs
manifesting
during
middle
age
or,
some
cases,
before
40
symptoms
frequently
overlooked
attributed
causes,
delaying
diagnosis
intervention.
highlights
importance
implementing
proactive
screening
detection
strategies,
could
significantly
mitigate
progression
improve
patient
outcomes.
despite
recognition
issue,
integration
into
management
guidelines
relatively
advancement.
While
represents
positive
step
forward,
application
routine
clinical
practice
inconsistent
fragmented.
To
bridge
gap,
efforts
needed
standardize
approaches,
incorporate
care,
ensure
teams
equipped
tools
knowledge
necessary
effectively.
will
require
improved
commitment
reshaping
care
models
better
serve
burden.Despite
awareness,
gaps
Current
practices
lack
clear
consensus
most
effective,
how
should
performed,
what
thresholds
prompt
American
Association
(ADA)
recommends
annual
aged
65
older,
no
specific
guidance
exists
younger
adults,
evidence
occur
(11).While
(11).Emerging
therapies
offer
potential
hope.
Recently,
FDA
approved
two
anti-amyloid
monoclonal
antibodies
Alzheimer's
disease.
treatments
represent
breakthroughare
considered
promising
development,
role
populations
unclear.
Similarly,
GLP-1
receptor
agonists
(GLP-1RAs),
used
management,
neuroprotective
preclinical
studies
neurodegenerative
(12,13).
preventing
mitigating
yet
determined.
In
addition,
use
sodium-glucose
cotransporters-2
inhibitors,
another
class
novel
anti-diabetic
therapeutic
agents,
deficits,
although
exact
mechanisms
involved
still
elucicated
(14).
.
Most
existing
expert
opinion
rather
than
robust
data,
underscoring
comprehensive
research.
Longitudinal
larger
cohorts
extended
follow-up
periods
essential
establish
evidence-based
practices.
Technological
advances,
continuous
monitoring
(CGM),
solutions
improving
CGMs
enable
real-time
tracking
levels,
providing
insights
variability
(15,16).
accuracy
limited
extreme
research
optimize
impairments.To
impairment,
collaborative,
multidisciplinary
approach
just
beneficial,
-it
essential.
involve
diverse
team
professionals,
endocrinologists,
specialists,
primary
physicians,
educators,
dietitians,
therapists.
By
pooling
expertise,
create
model
optimizes
resources,
customizes
meet
unique
needs
each
individual,
ensures
seamless
pharmacological
non-pharmacological
strategies.In
addition
provided
teams,
professional
societies
hold
pivotal
catalyzing
systemic
change.
organizations
spearhead
broad-based
educational
initiatives
aimed
providers,
focusing
raising
intersection
disorders.
Such
development
targeted,
patient-centered
materials
simplify
information,
making
accessible
actionable
families
affected
conditions.
Moreover,
fostering
stronger
collaboration
various
specialties
disciplines
addressing
multifaceted
posed
burden.
Increased
investment
initiatives,
terms
funding
strategic
enhance
manage
overlapping
impacts
Through
concerted
efforts,
system
move
toward
holistic
approach,
ultimately
outcomes
affected.The
link
crisis.
creates
self-perpetuating
undermines
patients'
Addressing
issue
requires
deepen
our
underlying
mechanisms,
tailored
strategies.
New
technologies
already
playing
support
older
adults
They
efficient
response
fluctuations
patient's
needs,
provide
caregivers
remote
capabilities
faster
intervention
crises,
assist
adjusting
updating
long-term
plans
patterns
observed
data
collected.
Furthermore,
help
evaluate
selfmanagementAs
continues
obesity
rates
rise,
diabetesrelated
set
dramatically.
calls
immediate
action
researchers,
policymakers
alike.
investing
advancing
research,
promoting
we
challenge
worldwide.
Язык: Английский
Avances farmacológicos en la lucha contra la obesidad
Panorama actual del medicamento,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
49(481), С. 154 - 182
Опубликована: Март 25, 2025
El
presente
artículo
revisa
en
profundidad
los
principales
aspectos
etiopatogénicos,
epidemiológicos
y
clínicos
de
la
obesidad.
También
se
detallan
las
opciones
tratamiento,
con
especial
atención
al
punto
inflexión
que
ha
supuesto
incorporación
agonistas
del
receptor
GLP-1.
Finalmente,
destaca
significativa
función
asistencial
profesionales
farmacéuticos
para
personas
sufren
obesidad,
desde
prevención
mediante
el
fomento
hábitos
saludables
hasta
seguimiento
farmacoterapéutico,
fin
alcanzar
mantener
un
peso
adecuado.
Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists for major neurocognitive disorders
Journal of Neurology Neurosurgery & Psychiatry,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown, С. jnnp - 335593
Опубликована: Апрель 10, 2025
Disease-modifying
treatments
for
major
neurocognitive
disorders,
including
Alzheimer’s
disease,
Parkinson’s
disease
and
other
cognitive
deficits,
are
among
the
main
unmet
needs
in
modern
medicine.
Glucagon-like
peptide-1
receptor
agonists
(GLP-1RAs),
currently
licensed
treatment
of
type
2
diabetes
mellitus
obesity,
offer
a
novel,
multilayered
mechanism
intervention
neurodegeneration
through
intermediate,
aetiology-agnostic
pathways,
likely
involving
metabolic,
inflammatory
several
relevant
neurobiological
processes.
In
vitro
animal
studies
have
revealed
promising
signals
neuroprotection,
with
preliminary
supportive
evidence
emerging
from
recent
pharmacoepidemiological
investigations
clinical
trials.
this
article,
we
comprehensively
review
that
investigate
impact
GLP-1RAs
on
various
aetiologies
impairment
dementia
syndromes.
Focusing
human
studies,
highlight
how
brain
energy
homeostasis,
neurogenesis,
synaptic
functioning,
neuroinflammation
cellular
stress
responses,
pathological
protein
aggregates,
proteostasis,
cerebrovascular
system
blood-brain
barrier
dynamics
may
underlie
GLP-1RA
putative
neuroprotective
effects.
We
then
report
appraise
observational
investigations,
trials
pooled
analyses.
Finally,
discuss
current
challenges
perspectives
ahead
research
implementation
care
people
their
individual
penetrance
potential,
need
response
biomarkers
stage-based
indications,
possible
non-specific
effects
health,
profile
terms
adverse
events
unwanted
effects,
lack
long-term
data
efficacy
safety,
issues
surrounding
cost
availability
treatment.
Язык: Английский
The Expanding Role of GLP-1 Receptor Agonists: Advancing Clinical Outcomes in Metabolic and Mental Health
Current Issues in Molecular Biology,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
47(4), С. 285 - 285
Опубликована: Апрель 17, 2025
Glucagon-like
peptide
1
receptor
agonists
(GLP-1
RAs)
have
emerged
as
a
promising
therapeutic
option
beyond
their
established
role
in
managing
type
2
diabetes
mellitus
(T2DM)
and
obesity.
Recent
research
has
highlighted
beneficial
effects
on
liver,
kidney,
cardiovascular
health,
mediated
by
both
direct
indirect
mechanisms.
In
the
GLP-1
RAs
contribute
to
improvement
of
metabolic
dysfunction-associated
steatotic
liver
disease
(MASLD)
reducing
hepatic
fat
accumulation,
inflammation,
oxidative
stress.
Additionally,
they
enhance
insulin
sensitivity
lipid
metabolism.
Similarly,
diabetic
kidney
(DKD),
exhibit
renoprotective
properties
mitigating
stress,
glomerular
hypertension.
Furthermore,
promote
natriuresis
stabilize
renal
function.
Moreover,
present
significant
benefits,
including
improved
myocardial
function,
reduced
atherosclerosis
progression,
enhanced
endothelial
decreased
major
adverse
events
(MACEs).
emerging
evidence
suggests
may
exert
substantial
neuropsychiatric
reductions
depressive
symptoms,
anxiety,
substance
use
behaviors,
lowering
risk
Alzheimer’s
disease,
Parkinson’s
other
dementias
likely
modulation
neurotransmitter
systems
neuroinflammation.
Genetic
polymorphisms
GLP1R
gene
also
impact
response,
highlighting
importance
personalized
medicine
optimizing
RA
efficacy.
This
review
synthesizes
preclinical
clinical
supporting
multifaceted
across
multiple
organ
systems,
potential
glycemic
control.
As
advances,
further
exploration
mechanisms
action
long-term
outcomes,
safety
effectiveness
diverse
patient
populations
will
be
essential
treating
conditions.
Язык: Английский
GLP-1 Agonists for Weight Loss and Beyond
Connor Quinter,
Hanh Motilall,
Kelley Maberry
и другие.
Transformative Medicine,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
3(4), С. 143 - 146
Опубликована: Дек. 19, 2024
Glucagon-like
peptide-1
(GLP-1)
agonists
are
medications
that
were
originally
approved
for
type
2
diabetes
to
help
improve
glycemic
control
in
conjunction
with
exercise
and
dieting.
One
of
the
beneficial
effects
this
medication
class
is
weight
loss,
recently
FDA
has
a
select
few
indication
loss.
With
these
becoming
increasingly
more
popular,
it
imperative
both
providers
patients
understand
differences
terms
efficacy
potential
adverse
events
make
best
decision
about
initiating
therapy.
This
article
summarizes
indications
all
GLP-1
includes
supporting
trial
data
showcasing
their
as
loss
treatments.
Outside
diabetes,
there
also
may
be
other
benefits
seen
agonist
usage
specific
populations
such
cardiovascular
disease,
neurodegenerative
diseases,
non-alcoholic
fatty
liver
steatohepatitis.
Язык: Английский
Glucagon-like Peptide 1 Receptor Agonists and Obesity Associated with Eating Disorders
IJEDO,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
6, С. 15 - 24
Опубликована: Ноя. 18, 2024
Glucagon-like
peptide-1
receptor
agonists
(GLP-1RAs)
are
effective
medications
for
managing
obesity
and
related
metabolic
complications.
However,
their
use
presents
specific
challenges
when
is
coexisting
with
eating
disorders.
In
such
cases,
the
appetite-suppressing
effects
of
GLP-1RAs
could
potentially
exacerbate
behaviors
like
dietary
restriction
restraint,
two
behavioral
patterns
that
help
sustain
disorder
psychopathology,
thus
complicating
treatment
these
Because
concerns,
it
essential
clinicians
to
screen
disorders
before
prescribing
in
individuals
overweight
or
obesity.
Their
currently
contraindicated
patients
atypical
anorexia
nervosa,
bulimia
subthreshold
as
worsen
restrictive
common
conditions.
Although
some
emerging
research
suggests
might
reduce
binge-eating
episodes,
there
not
yet
enough
evidence
support
specifically
treating
(BED)
its
associated
psychopathology.
According
new
recommendations
from
cognitive
behavior
therapy
BED,
may
be
cautiously
considered
clinical
who
do
overvalue
shape
weight,
have
no
history
nervosa
already
made
progress
adopting
regular
reducing
episodes.
Язык: Английский