Pramlintide: An Amylin Analogue Protects Endothelial Cells Against Oxidative Stress Through Regulating Oxidative Markers and Nf-Κb Expression Publisher

Summary: Research shows pramlintide may protect endothelial cells from oxidative damage in diabetes. Could it prevent complications? #Diabetes #OxidativeStress

Safaeian L¹ ; Shafiee F² ; Naderi M¹
Source: International Journal of Preventive Medicine Published:2022

Abstract

Background: Oxidative stress has a prominent role in the pathogenesis of diabetes complications. Pramlintide is an injectional amylin analogue used for the treatment of type 1 and type 2 diabetic patients. The present investigation evaluated the effect of pramlintide against oxidative damage induced by hydrogen peroxide (H 2 O 2) in human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs). Methods: Cell viability was assessed using 3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide method. Hydroperoxides level, ferric reducing antioxidant power (FRAP), and expression of transcription factor NF-κB were measured in HUVECs that pretreated with pramlintide and, then exposed to H 2 O 2. Results: Pramlintide significantly decreased the cytotoxicity caused by H 2 O 2 at the concentrations of 5 and 10 μg/mL. Pretreatment of HUVECs with pramlintide reduced hydroperoxides and increased FRAP value in intra- and extra-cellular mediums at different concentration ranges compared with H 2 O 2 stimulated cells. Pramlintide (10 μg/mL) remarkably ameliorated the expression of NF-κB gene after 1, 3 and 24 h exposure to H 2 O 2. Conclusions: Findings of the current investigation displayed that pramlintide may act as a protective against oxidative conditions in endothelial cells through modulation of oxidative markers and transcription factor NF-κB. © 2022 Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications. All rights reserved.