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The role of IGF-1 resistance in obesity and type 2 diabetes-mellitus-related insulin resistance and vascular disease.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  21058922     Owner:  NLM     Status:  In-Process    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
IMPORTANCE OF THE FIELD: The insulin-resistant conditions of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and obesity are a major cause of cardiovascular disease on a global scale. These disorders are not only a cause of ill health but are a huge financial drain on healthcare systems. T2DM leads to an increased risk of cardiovascular mortality equivalent to over 10 years of ageing while obesity independent of T2DM also leads to a substantially increased risk of acute myocardial infarction. Recent trials of therapeutic agents and approaches to preventing the cardiovascular complications of type 2 diabetes have been disappointing.
AREAS COVERED IN THIS REVIEW: The role of insulin resistance in the endothelium in the regulation of the anti-atherosclerotic signalling molecule NO and a potential important role for IGF-1 in vascular NO production.
WHAT THE READER WILL GAIN: A comprehensive understanding of how insulin and IGF-1 regulate vascular function and the effect of type 2 diabetes on these pathways.
TAKE HOME MESSAGE: The roles of insulin and IGF-1 in vascular function are complex and intimately related. Nevertheless IGF-1 signalling in the arterial wall has the potential to be manipulated to protect the vasculature against the development of atherosclerosis and its devastating complications.
Authors:
Victoria K Gatenby; Mark T Kearney
Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Expert opinion on therapeutic targets     Volume:  14     ISSN:  1744-7631     ISO Abbreviation:  Expert Opin. Ther. Targets     Publication Date:  2010 Dec 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2010-11-09     Completed Date:  -     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  101127833     Medline TA:  Expert Opin Ther Targets     Country:  England    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  1333-42     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
University of Leeds Multidisciplinary Cardiovascular Research Centre, Leeds, UK.
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//British Heart Foundation; //Medical Research Council

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