Long-term inhibition of dipeptidyl-peptidase 4 reduces islet infiltration and downregulates IL-1? and IL-12 in NOD mice.
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ABSTRACT: Dipeptidyl-peptidase 4 (DPP-4) inhibitor (sitagliptin) is a novel anti-hyperglycemia drug in the treatment of type 2 diabetes. However, its potential in type 1 diabetes is still unclear. Recent studies show that increased infection, especially respiratory tract infection, is significantly associated with DPP-4 inhibitors. In this study, we aimed to explore the effects of long-term inhibition of DPP- 4 on innate immunity in type 1 diabetes. Forty mice were randomly divided into 4 groups (n = 10 in each group): control group, lipopolysaccharide (LPS) group, sitagliptin group and sitagliptin + LPS group. The concentrations of IL-1?, IL-2, IL-4, IL-5, IL-6, IL-10, IL-12, TNF-? and IFN-? were measured with Mesco Scale Discovery multiplexed-assay kit. Immunohistochemistry staining of pancreases was performed and insulitis scores for each islet were determined. The results showed that DPP-4 inhibition has no effect on incident rate of diabetes and metabolic parameters in NOD mice. Long-term inhibition of DPP-4 reduced CD4+T cells to infiltrate into islets and ameliorated insulitis in NOD mice. DPP-4 inhibition downregulated serum interleukin IL-1? and IL-12 in NOD mice. However, it had no significant effect on LPS-induced IL-1?, IL-6, IL-10, IL-12, tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-? and interferon (IFN)-? in NOD mice. In conclusion, Long-term inhibition of DPP-4 exists anti-inflammatory effect in type 1 diabetes probably by reducing CD4+T cells to infiltrate into islets and downregulating L-1? and IL-12 in serum.
SUBMITTER: He X
PROVIDER: S-EPMC7510641 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Nov
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
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