Modulation of circulating extracellular vesicles by antihyperglycemic therapies: A pilot randomized controlled trial
Circulating EVs are elevated in individuals with T2D even in the absence of overt vascular complications, suggesting early endothelial activation. Among antihyperglycemic agents, only liraglutide significantly reduced EV concentrations, pointing to potential direct vascular benefits. This study provides proof-of-concept data supporting EVs as translational markers of vascular health and treatment response in T2D.
Authors
- Sara Coluzzi
- Federica Carrieri
- Nadia Di Pietrantonio
- Francesca D'Ascanio
- Agostino Consoli
- Caterina Pipino
- Paola Lanuti
- Giorgia Centorame
- Maria Pompea Antonia Baldassarre
- Gloria Formoso
Institutions
- University of Chieti-Pescara (IT)
- Azienda USL di Pescara (IT)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Diabetes and its Complications
- Published
- 2026-01-27
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jdiacomp.2026.109273
- Primary Topic
- Extracellular vesicles in disease
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00