Combination therapy with DPP-4 inhibitors and pioglitazone in type 2 diabetes: theoretical consideration and therapeutic potential

Nasser MikhailEndocrinology Division, Olive View-UCLA Medical Center, David-Geffen School of Medicine, CA, USAAbstract: Sitagliptin and vildagliptin represent a new class of anti-diabetic agents that enhance the action of incretin hormones through inhibition of dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4), the en...

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Main Author: Nasser Mikhail
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Dove Medical Press 2008-12-01
Series:Vascular Health and Risk Management
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Online Access:https://www.dovepress.com/combination-therapy-with-dpp-4-inhibitors-and-pioglitazone-in-type-2-d-peer-reviewed-article-VHRM