Liraglutide dictates macrophage phenotype in apolipoprotein E null mice during early atherosclerosis

Macrophages play a pivotal role in atherosclerotic plaque development. Recent evidence has suggested the glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor (GLP-1R) agonist, liraglutide, can attenuate pro-inflammatory responses...

Source: Cardiovascular Diabetology - November 6, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Robyn Bruen, Sean Curley, Sarina Kajani, Daniel Crean, Marcella E. O ’Reilly, Margaret B. Lucitt, Catherine G. Godson, Fiona C. McGillicuddy and Orina Belton Tags: Original investigation Source Type: research