Multi-Organ Protective Effects of Sodium Glucose Cotransporter 2 Inhibitors

Multi-Organ Protective Effects of Sodium Glucose Cotransporter 2 Inhibitors

Sodium glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitors (SGLT2i) block the reabsorption of glucose by inhibiting SGLT2, thus improving glucose control by promoting the renal excretion of glucose, without requiring insulin secretion. This pharmacological property of SGLT2i reduces body weight and improves insulin...

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Main Authors: Hidekatsu Yanai, Mariko Hakoshima, Hiroki Adachi, Hisayuki Katsuyama
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-04-01
Series:International Journal of Molecular Sciences
Subjects:
cardiovascular diseases
diabetes
hepatic fibrosis
nephropathy
sodium glucose cotransporter 2
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/22/9/4416

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