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GLP-1 Receptor Agonists and Myocardial Perfusion: Bridging Mechanisms to Clinical Outcomes

Paschalis Karakasis, Dimitrios Patoulias, Panagiotis Theofilis, Konstantinos Pamporis, Μarios Sagris, Panayotis K. Vlachakis, Theocharis Koufakis, Antonios P. Antoniadis, Nikolaos Fragakis

International Journal of Molecular Sciences · 2025

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Summary

Coronary microvascular dysfunction (CMD) is a key contributor to myocardial ischemia and adverse cardiovascular outcomes, particularly in individuals with metabolic disorders such as type 2 diabetes (T2D). While conventional therapies primarily target epicardial coronary disease, effective treatments for CMD remain limited. Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor (GLP-1R) agonists have emerged as promising agents with cardiovascular benefits extending beyond glycemic control. Preclinical and clinical evidence suggests that GLP-1R activation enhances coronary microvascular function through mechanisms including improved endothelial function, increased nitric oxide bioavailability, attenuation of oxidative stress, and reduced vascular inflammation. Moreover, GLP-1R agonists have been shown to improv

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Peer-reviewed study
DOI
10.3390/ijms26073050
Catalogue ID
SNmojbinfq-r3gxqb
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