Abstract
Imeglimin is a promising new oral antihyperglycemic agent that has been studied in clinical trials as a possible monotherapy or add-on therapy to lower fasting plasma glucose and improve hemoglobin A1c (1-3, 9). Imeglimin was shown to improve both fasting and postprandial glycemia and to increase insulin secretion in response to glucose during a hyperglycemic clamp after 1-wk of treatment in type 2 diabetic patients. However, whether the β-cell stimulatory effect of imeglimin is solely or partially responsible for its effects on glycemia remains to be fully confirmed. Here, we show that imeglimin directly activates β-cell insulin secretion in awake rodents without affecting hepatic insulin sensitivity, body composition, or energy expenditure. These data identify a primary amplification rather than trigger the β-cell mechanism that explains the acute, antidiabetic activity of imeglimin.
Originalsprog | Engelsk |
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Tidsskrift | American Journal of Physiology: Endocrinology and Metabolism |
Vol/bind | 311 |
Udgave nummer | 2 |
Sider (fra-til) | E461-70 |
ISSN | 0193-1849 |
DOI | |
Status | Udgivet - 1 aug. 2016 |