Dipeptidyl Peptidase (DPP)-4 Inhibitors and Pituitary Adenylate Cyclase-Activating Polypeptide, a DPP-4 Substrate, Extend Neurite Outgrowth of Mouse Dorsal Root Ganglia Neurons: A Promising Approach in Diabetic Polyneuropathy Treatment.
Int J Mol Sci
; 25(16)2024 Aug 15.
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ABSTRACT
Individuals suffering from diabetic polyneuropathy (DPN) experience debilitating symptoms such as pain, paranesthesia, and sensory disturbances, prompting a quest for effective treatments. Dipeptidyl-peptidase (DPP)-4 inhibitors, recognized for their potential in ameliorating DPN, have sparked interest, yet the precise mechanism underlying their neurotrophic impact on the peripheral nerve system (PNS) remains elusive. Our study delves into the neurotrophic effects of DPP-4 inhibitors, including Diprotin A, linagliptin, and sitagliptin, alongside pituitary adenylate cyclase-activating polypeptide (PACAP), Neuropeptide Y (NPY), and Stromal cell-derived factor (SDF)-1a-known DPP-4 substrates with neurotrophic properties. Utilizing primary culture dorsal root ganglia (DRG) neurons, we meticulously evaluated neurite outgrowth in response to these agents. Remarkably, all DPP-4 inhibitors and PACAP demonstrated a significant elongation of neurite length in DRG neurons (PACAP 0.1 µM 2221 ± 466 µm, control 1379 ± 420, p < 0.0001), underscoring their potential in nerve regeneration. Conversely, NPY and SDF-1a failed to induce neurite elongation, accentuating the unique neurotrophic properties of DPP-4 inhibition and PACAP. Our findings suggest that the upregulation of PACAP, facilitated by DPP-4 inhibition, plays a pivotal role in promoting neurite elongation within the PNS, presenting a promising avenue for the development of novel DPN therapies with enhanced neurodegenerative capabilities.
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Asunto principal:
Neuropatías Diabéticas
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Polipéptido Hipofisario Activador de la Adenilato-Ciclasa
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Inhibidores de la Dipeptidil-Peptidasa IV
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Proyección Neuronal
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Ganglios Espinales
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Animals
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Int J Mol Sci
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2024
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Article
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Japón
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Suiza