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Effect of Saxagliptin (DPP-4 Inhibitor) on Endothelial Progenitor Cells (EPCs) as a Cellular Biomarker for Evaluating Endothelial Dysfunction in Early Type 2 Diabetes Patients
Type 2 diabetes is a national epidemic. Diabetes has undesirable effects on blood vessels which may contribute to heart disease. Endothelial Progenitor Cells(EPCs) are found in the blood . Research has shown that improving the survival of these special blood cells may decrease the harmful effects of diabetes on blood vessels and reduce or reverse heart disease. Saxagliptin is an FDA(Food and Drug Administration) approved prescription medicine used along with diet and exercise to lower blood sugar in people with Type 2 diabetes. It is in a class of diabetes medication called DPP-4 inhibitors. DPP-4 inhibitors have been shown to increase EPCs in patients with Type 2 diabetes. Hypothesis: We believe poor viability and function of EPCs in early diabetes ultimately affects the repair and regeneration of the endothelium and that prompt intervention using saxagliptin with another oral hypoglycemic agent, Metformin, may reduce or reverse cardiovascular risk by improving EPC survival and function above and beyond adequate glucose metabolism control.
Details
| Lead sponsor | George Washington University |
|---|---|
| Phase | Phase 4 |
| Status | COMPLETED |
| Enrolment | 42 |
| Start date | 2013-11 |
| Completion | 2017-12 |
Conditions
- Type 2 Diabetes
Interventions
- Saxagliptin
- Placebo
Primary outcomes
- CD34+ Endothelial Progenitor Cells Number — Up to 12 weeks post saxagliptin
We will use patient's peripheral blood derived CD34+ cells looking at number of CD34+ Endothelial Progenitor Cell as % of the total Mononuclear cell population. Post saxagliptin will be compared to pre saxagliptin measurement - CD 34+ Cell Function — Up to 12 weeks post saxagliptin Up to 12 weeks post saxagliptin: Visit 1 at Baseline, Visit 2 at 6 weeks, and Visit 3 at 12 weeks
function of EPC cell as migration of CD34+ cells in response to SDF-1a ( 100 ng/mL). Results are expressed in fluorescence ratio between cells exposed to the chemotactic factor and cells exposed to chemo attractant-free media ( control) followed by lysis in presence of CyQuant GR dye.
Countries
United States