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The cardioprotective effect of melatonin and exendin-4 treatment in a rat model of cardiorenal syndrome.

Chua S, Lee FY, Chiang HJ, Chen KH, Lu HI, Chen YT, Yang CC, Lin KC, Chen YL, Kao GS, Chen CH, Chang HW, Yip HK

Journal of pineal research26 Sept 2016Cited by 78 (Europe PMC)

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  1. 01AnimalAnimal study (in vivo)Efficacy outcome

    In rats with cardiorenal syndrome, exendin‑4 increased left ventricular ejection fraction compared with untreated disease.

    In plain wordsIn rats with cardiorenal syndrome, exendin‑4 increased the heart's pumping fraction compared with untreated disease.

    Outcome
    IncreaseLeft ventricular ejection fraction
    Study

    ratn: not reported in source

    Cardiorenal syndrome
    Comparator
    Untreated cardiorenal syndrome
    Outcome group
    Heart function · Cardiovascular
    Studied dose
    10 μg/kg/d · 60 daysAs given in this study (rat).

    Source sentences

    Summary
    By day 60, LVEF was highest in the SC and lowest in the CRS, significantly lower in the DCM than in other treatment groups, lower in the CRS-Mel and CRS-Ex4 than in the CRS-Mel-Ex4, and lower in the CRS-Mel than in the CRS-Ex4, whereas
    1 context sentence
    Summary · context
    Adult male SD rats (n=48) were randomly and equally divided into sham control (SC), dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) (doxorubicin 7 mg/kg i.p. every five days/4 doses), CRS (defined as DCM+CKD) only, CRS-Mel (20 mg/kg/d), CRS-Ex4 (10 μg/kg/d), and CRS-Mel-Ex4 groups.
  2. 02AnimalAnimal study (in vivo)Efficacy outcome

    In rats with cardiorenal syndrome, exendin‑4 reduced left ventricular chamber size compared with untreated disease.

    In plain wordsIn rats with cardiorenal syndrome, exendin‑4 reduced heart chamber size compared with untreated disease.

    Outcome
    DecreaseLeft ventricular chamber size
    Study

    ratn: not reported in source

    Cardiorenal syndrome
    Comparator
    Untreated cardiorenal syndrome
    Outcome group
    Heart function · Cardiovascular
    Studied dose
    10 μg/kg/d · 60 daysAs given in this study (rat).

    Source sentences

    Summary
    whereas LV chamber size and histopathology score showed a pattern opposite to that of LVEF among all groups (all P<.001).
    2 context sentences
    Summary · context
    By day 60, LVEF was highest in the SC and lowest in the CRS, significantly lower in the DCM than in other treatment groups, lower in the CRS-Mel and CRS-Ex4 than in the CRS-Mel-Ex4, and lower in the CRS-Mel than in the CRS-Ex4, whereas
    Summary · context
    Adult male SD rats (n=48) were randomly and equally divided into sham control (SC), dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) (doxorubicin 7 mg/kg i.p. every five days/4 doses), CRS (defined as DCM+CKD) only, CRS-Mel (20 mg/kg/d), CRS-Ex4 (10 μg/kg/d), and CRS-Mel-Ex4 groups.
  3. 03AnimalAnimal study (in vivo)Efficacy outcome

    In rats with cardiorenal syndrome, exendin‑4 reduced cardiac histopathology scores compared with untreated disease.

    In plain wordsIn rats with cardiorenal syndrome, exendin‑4 reduced heart tissue damage scores compared with untreated disease.

    Outcome
    DecreaseHistopathology score
    Study

    ratn: not reported in source

    Cardiorenal syndrome
    Comparator
    Untreated cardiorenal syndrome
    Outcome group
    Heart function · Cardiovascular
    Studied dose
    10 μg/kg/d · 60 daysAs given in this study (rat).

    Source sentences

    Summary
    whereas LV chamber size and histopathology score showed a pattern opposite to that of LVEF among all groups (all P<.001).
    2 context sentences
    Summary · context
    By day 60, LVEF was highest in the SC and lowest in the CRS, significantly lower in the DCM than in other treatment groups, lower in the CRS-Mel and CRS-Ex4 than in the CRS-Mel-Ex4, and lower in the CRS-Mel than in the CRS-Ex4, whereas
    Summary · context
    Adult male SD rats (n=48) were randomly and equally divided into sham control (SC), dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) (doxorubicin 7 mg/kg i.p. every five days/4 doses), CRS (defined as DCM+CKD) only, CRS-Mel (20 mg/kg/d), CRS-Ex4 (10 μg/kg/d), and CRS-Mel-Ex4 groups.
  4. 04AnimalAnimal study (in vivo)Efficacy outcome

    In rats with cardiorenal syndrome, exendin‑4 produced higher ejection fraction than melatonin.

    In plain wordsIn rats with cardiorenal syndrome, exendin‑4 produced a higher heart pumping fraction than melatonin.

    Outcome
    IncreaseLeft ventricular ejection fraction versus melatonin
    Study

    ratn: not reported in source

    Cardiorenal syndrome
    Comparator
    Melatonin
    Outcome group
    Heart function · Cardiovascular
    Studied dose
    10 μg/kg/d · 60 daysAs given in this study (rat).

    Source sentences

    Summary
    By day 60, LVEF was highest in the SC and lowest in the CRS, significantly lower in the DCM than in other treatment groups, lower in the CRS-Mel and CRS-Ex4 than in the CRS-Mel-Ex4, and lower in the CRS-Mel than in the CRS-Ex4, whereas
    1 context sentence
    Summary · context
    Adult male SD rats (n=48) were randomly and equally divided into sham control (SC), dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) (doxorubicin 7 mg/kg i.p. every five days/4 doses), CRS (defined as DCM+CKD) only, CRS-Mel (20 mg/kg/d), CRS-Ex4 (10 μg/kg/d), and CRS-Mel-Ex4 groups.
  5. 05AnimalAnimal study (in vivo)Efficacy outcome

    In rats with cardiorenal syndrome, exendin‑4 produced smaller left ventricular chambers than melatonin.

    In plain wordsIn rats with cardiorenal syndrome, exendin‑4 produced smaller heart chambers than melatonin.

    Outcome
    DecreaseLeft ventricular chamber size versus melatonin
    Study

    ratn: not reported in source

    Cardiorenal syndrome
    Comparator
    Melatonin
    Outcome group
    Heart function · Cardiovascular
    Studied dose
    10 μg/kg/d · 60 daysAs given in this study (rat).

    Source sentences

    Summary
    whereas LV chamber size and histopathology score showed a pattern opposite to that of LVEF among all groups (all P<.001).
    2 context sentences
    Summary · context
    By day 60, LVEF was highest in the SC and lowest in the CRS, significantly lower in the DCM than in other treatment groups, lower in the CRS-Mel and CRS-Ex4 than in the CRS-Mel-Ex4, and lower in the CRS-Mel than in the CRS-Ex4, whereas
    Summary · context
    Adult male SD rats (n=48) were randomly and equally divided into sham control (SC), dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) (doxorubicin 7 mg/kg i.p. every five days/4 doses), CRS (defined as DCM+CKD) only, CRS-Mel (20 mg/kg/d), CRS-Ex4 (10 μg/kg/d), and CRS-Mel-Ex4 groups.
  6. 06AnimalAnimal study (in vivo)Efficacy outcome

    In rats with cardiorenal syndrome, exendin‑4 produced lower cardiac histopathology scores than melatonin.

    In plain wordsIn rats with cardiorenal syndrome, exendin‑4 produced lower heart tissue damage scores than melatonin.

    Outcome
    DecreaseHistopathology score versus melatonin
    Study

    ratn: not reported in source

    Cardiorenal syndrome
    Comparator
    Melatonin
    Outcome group
    Heart function · Cardiovascular
    Studied dose
    10 μg/kg/d · 60 daysAs given in this study (rat).

    Source sentences

    Summary
    whereas LV chamber size and histopathology score showed a pattern opposite to that of LVEF among all groups (all P<.001).
    2 context sentences
    Summary · context
    By day 60, LVEF was highest in the SC and lowest in the CRS, significantly lower in the DCM than in other treatment groups, lower in the CRS-Mel and CRS-Ex4 than in the CRS-Mel-Ex4, and lower in the CRS-Mel than in the CRS-Ex4, whereas
    Summary · context
    Adult male SD rats (n=48) were randomly and equally divided into sham control (SC), dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) (doxorubicin 7 mg/kg i.p. every five days/4 doses), CRS (defined as DCM+CKD) only, CRS-Mel (20 mg/kg/d), CRS-Ex4 (10 μg/kg/d), and CRS-Mel-Ex4 groups.
  7. 07AnimalAnimal study (in vivo)Efficacy outcome

    In rats with cardiorenal syndrome, adding exendin‑4 to melatonin increased ejection fraction compared with melatonin alone.

    In plain wordsIn rats with cardiorenal syndrome, adding exendin‑4 increased heart pumping fraction compared with melatonin alone.

    Outcome
    IncreaseEjection fraction with adjunctive exendin-4
    Study

    ratn: not reported in source

    Cardiorenal syndrome
    Comparator
    Melatonin alone
    Outcome group
    Heart function · Cardiovascular
    Studied dose
    10 μg/kg/d · 60 daysAs given in this study (rat).

    Source sentences

    Summary
    By day 60, LVEF was highest in the SC and lowest in the CRS, significantly lower in the DCM than in other treatment groups, lower in the CRS-Mel and CRS-Ex4 than in the CRS-Mel-Ex4, and lower in the CRS-Mel than in the CRS-Ex4, whereas
    1 context sentence
    Summary · context
    Adult male SD rats (n=48) were randomly and equally divided into sham control (SC), dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) (doxorubicin 7 mg/kg i.p. every five days/4 doses), CRS (defined as DCM+CKD) only, CRS-Mel (20 mg/kg/d), CRS-Ex4 (10 μg/kg/d), and CRS-Mel-Ex4 groups.
  8. 08AnimalAnimal study (in vivo)Efficacy outcome

    In rats with cardiorenal syndrome, adding exendin‑4 to melatonin reduced chamber size compared with melatonin alone.

    In plain wordsIn rats with cardiorenal syndrome, adding exendin‑4 reduced heart chamber size compared with melatonin alone.

    Outcome
    DecreaseChamber size with adjunctive exendin-4
    Study

    ratn: not reported in source

    Cardiorenal syndrome
    Comparator
    Melatonin alone
    Outcome group
    Heart function · Cardiovascular
    Studied dose
    10 μg/kg/d · 60 daysAs given in this study (rat).

    Source sentences

    Summary
    whereas LV chamber size and histopathology score showed a pattern opposite to that of LVEF among all groups (all P<.001).
    2 context sentences
    Summary · context
    By day 60, LVEF was highest in the SC and lowest in the CRS, significantly lower in the DCM than in other treatment groups, lower in the CRS-Mel and CRS-Ex4 than in the CRS-Mel-Ex4, and lower in the CRS-Mel than in the CRS-Ex4, whereas
    Summary · context
    Adult male SD rats (n=48) were randomly and equally divided into sham control (SC), dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) (doxorubicin 7 mg/kg i.p. every five days/4 doses), CRS (defined as DCM+CKD) only, CRS-Mel (20 mg/kg/d), CRS-Ex4 (10 μg/kg/d), and CRS-Mel-Ex4 groups.
  9. 09AnimalAnimal study (in vivo)Efficacy outcome

    In rats with cardiorenal syndrome, adding exendin‑4 reduced cardiac histopathology scores compared with melatonin alone.

    In plain wordsIn rats with cardiorenal syndrome, adding exendin‑4 reduced heart tissue damage scores compared with melatonin alone.

    Outcome
    DecreaseHistopathology with adjunctive exendin-4
    Study

    ratn: not reported in source

    Cardiorenal syndrome
    Comparator
    Melatonin alone
    Outcome group
    Heart function · Cardiovascular
    Studied dose
    10 μg/kg/d · 60 daysAs given in this study (rat).

    Source sentences

    Summary
    whereas LV chamber size and histopathology score showed a pattern opposite to that of LVEF among all groups (all P<.001).
    2 context sentences
    Summary · context
    By day 60, LVEF was highest in the SC and lowest in the CRS, significantly lower in the DCM than in other treatment groups, lower in the CRS-Mel and CRS-Ex4 than in the CRS-Mel-Ex4, and lower in the CRS-Mel than in the CRS-Ex4, whereas
    Summary · context
    Adult male SD rats (n=48) were randomly and equally divided into sham control (SC), dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) (doxorubicin 7 mg/kg i.p. every five days/4 doses), CRS (defined as DCM+CKD) only, CRS-Mel (20 mg/kg/d), CRS-Ex4 (10 μg/kg/d), and CRS-Mel-Ex4 groups.
  10. 10AnimalAnimal study (in vivo)Efficacy outcome

    In rats with cardiorenal syndrome, exendin‑4 lowered plasma creatinine compared with untreated disease.

    In plain wordsIn rats with cardiorenal syndrome, exendin‑4 lowered blood creatinine compared with untreated disease.

    Outcome
    DecreasePlasma creatinine
    Study

    ratn: not reported in source

    Cardiorenal syndrome
    Comparator
    Untreated cardiorenal syndrome
    Outcome group
    Kidney function · Kidney and urinary
    Studied dose
    10 μg/kg/d · 60 daysAs given in this study (rat).

    Source sentences

    Summary
    Plasma creatinine level was highest in the CRS and lowest in the SC and progressively decreased from the CRS-Mel, CRS-Ex4, CRS-Mel-Ex4 to DCM (P<.0001).
    1 context sentence
    Summary · context
    Adult male SD rats (n=48) were randomly and equally divided into sham control (SC), dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) (doxorubicin 7 mg/kg i.p. every five days/4 doses), CRS (defined as DCM+CKD) only, CRS-Mel (20 mg/kg/d), CRS-Ex4 (10 μg/kg/d), and CRS-Mel-Ex4 groups.
  11. 11AnimalAnimal study (in vivo)Efficacy outcome

    In rats with cardiorenal syndrome, exendin‑4 produced lower plasma creatinine than melatonin.

    In plain wordsIn rats with cardiorenal syndrome, exendin‑4 produced lower blood creatinine than melatonin.

    Outcome
    DecreasePlasma creatinine versus melatonin
    Study

    ratn: not reported in source

    Cardiorenal syndrome
    Comparator
    Melatonin
    Outcome group
    Kidney function · Kidney and urinary
    Studied dose
    10 μg/kg/d · 60 daysAs given in this study (rat).

    Source sentences

    Summary
    Plasma creatinine level was highest in the CRS and lowest in the SC and progressively decreased from the CRS-Mel, CRS-Ex4, CRS-Mel-Ex4 to DCM (P<.0001).
    1 context sentence
    Summary · context
    Adult male SD rats (n=48) were randomly and equally divided into sham control (SC), dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) (doxorubicin 7 mg/kg i.p. every five days/4 doses), CRS (defined as DCM+CKD) only, CRS-Mel (20 mg/kg/d), CRS-Ex4 (10 μg/kg/d), and CRS-Mel-Ex4 groups.
  12. 12AnimalAnimal study (in vivo)Efficacy outcome

    In rats with cardiorenal syndrome, adding exendin‑4 lowered plasma creatinine compared with melatonin alone.

    In plain wordsIn rats with cardiorenal syndrome, adding exendin‑4 lowered blood creatinine compared with melatonin alone.

    Outcome
    DecreaseCreatinine with adjunctive exendin-4
    Study

    ratn: not reported in source

    Cardiorenal syndrome
    Comparator
    Melatonin alone
    Outcome group
    Kidney function · Kidney and urinary
    Studied dose
    10 μg/kg/d · 60 daysAs given in this study (rat).

    Source sentences

    Summary
    Plasma creatinine level was highest in the CRS and lowest in the SC and progressively decreased from the CRS-Mel, CRS-Ex4, CRS-Mel-Ex4 to DCM (P<.0001).
    1 context sentence
    Summary · context
    Adult male SD rats (n=48) were randomly and equally divided into sham control (SC), dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) (doxorubicin 7 mg/kg i.p. every five days/4 doses), CRS (defined as DCM+CKD) only, CRS-Mel (20 mg/kg/d), CRS-Ex4 (10 μg/kg/d), and CRS-Mel-Ex4 groups.
  13. 13AnimalAnimal study (in vivo)Mechanism

    In rats with cardiorenal syndrome, myocardial protein biomarker panels were lower with exendin‑4 than untreated disease, following the inverse ejection-fraction pattern.

    In plain wordsIn rats with cardiorenal syndrome, heart protein biomarker panels were lower with exendin‑4 than untreated disease.

    Outcome
    DecreaseMyocardial protein biomarker panels
    Study

    ratn: not reported in source

    Cardiorenal syndrome
    Comparator
    Untreated cardiorenal syndrome
    Outcome group
    Receptor activity and mechanism · Cardiovascular
    Studied dose
    10 μg/kg/d · 60 daysAs given in this study (rat).

    Source sentences

    Summary
    Protein expressions of inflammation (TNF-α/NF-κB/MMP-2/MMP-9/IL-1β), apoptosis/DNA damage (Bax/c-caspase-3/c-PARP/γ-H2AX), fibrosis (Smad3/TGF-β), oxidative stress (NOX-1/NOX-2/NOX-4/oxidized protein),
    3 context sentences
    Summary · context
    cardiac hypertrophy/pressure overload (BNP/β-MHC), and cardiac integrity (Cx43/α-MHC) biomarkers in LV myocardium showed an opposite pattern compared to that of LVEF among all groups (all P<.001).
    Summary · context
    By day 60, LVEF was highest in the SC and lowest in the CRS, significantly lower in the DCM than in other treatment groups, lower in the CRS-Mel and CRS-Ex4 than in the CRS-Mel-Ex4, and lower in the CRS-Mel than in the CRS-Ex4, whereas
    Summary · context
    Adult male SD rats (n=48) were randomly and equally divided into sham control (SC), dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) (doxorubicin 7 mg/kg i.p. every five days/4 doses), CRS (defined as DCM+CKD) only, CRS-Mel (20 mg/kg/d), CRS-Ex4 (10 μg/kg/d), and CRS-Mel-Ex4 groups.
  14. 14AnimalAnimal study (in vivo)Efficacy outcome

    In rats with cardiorenal syndrome, exendin‑4 reduced myocardial fibrotic area compared with untreated disease.

    In plain wordsIn rats with cardiorenal syndrome, exendin‑4 reduced heart scarring compared with untreated disease.

    Outcome
    DecreaseMyocardial fibrotic area
    Study

    ratn: not reported in source

    Cardiorenal syndrome
    Comparator
    Untreated cardiorenal syndrome
    Outcome group
    Heart function · Cardiovascular
    Studied dose
    10 μg/kg/d · 60 daysAs given in this study (rat).

    Source sentences

    Summary
    Fibrotic area, DNA damage (γ-H2AX+ /53BP1+ CD90+ /XRCC1+ CD90+ ), and inflammation (CD14+ /CD68+ ) biomarkers in LV myocardium displayed a pattern opposite to that of LVEF among all groups (all P<.001).
    2 context sentences
    Summary · context
    By day 60, LVEF was highest in the SC and lowest in the CRS, significantly lower in the DCM than in other treatment groups, lower in the CRS-Mel and CRS-Ex4 than in the CRS-Mel-Ex4, and lower in the CRS-Mel than in the CRS-Ex4, whereas
    Summary · context
    Adult male SD rats (n=48) were randomly and equally divided into sham control (SC), dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) (doxorubicin 7 mg/kg i.p. every five days/4 doses), CRS (defined as DCM+CKD) only, CRS-Mel (20 mg/kg/d), CRS-Ex4 (10 μg/kg/d), and CRS-Mel-Ex4 groups.
  15. 15AnimalAnimal study (in vivo)Mechanism

    In rats with cardiorenal syndrome, exendin‑4 reduced myocardial DNA damage biomarkers compared with untreated disease.

    In plain wordsIn rats with cardiorenal syndrome, exendin‑4 reduced heart DNA damage markers compared with untreated disease.

    Outcome
    DecreaseMyocardial DNA damage biomarker panel
    Study

    ratn: not reported in source

    Cardiorenal syndrome
    Comparator
    Untreated cardiorenal syndrome
    Outcome group
    Heart function · Cardiovascular
    Studied dose
    10 μg/kg/d · 60 daysAs given in this study (rat).

    Source sentences

    Summary
    Fibrotic area, DNA damage (γ-H2AX+ /53BP1+ CD90+ /XRCC1+ CD90+ ), and inflammation (CD14+ /CD68+ ) biomarkers in LV myocardium displayed a pattern opposite to that of LVEF among all groups (all P<.001).
    2 context sentences
    Summary · context
    By day 60, LVEF was highest in the SC and lowest in the CRS, significantly lower in the DCM than in other treatment groups, lower in the CRS-Mel and CRS-Ex4 than in the CRS-Mel-Ex4, and lower in the CRS-Mel than in the CRS-Ex4, whereas
    Summary · context
    Adult male SD rats (n=48) were randomly and equally divided into sham control (SC), dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) (doxorubicin 7 mg/kg i.p. every five days/4 doses), CRS (defined as DCM+CKD) only, CRS-Mel (20 mg/kg/d), CRS-Ex4 (10 μg/kg/d), and CRS-Mel-Ex4 groups.
  16. 16AnimalAnimal study (in vivo)Mechanism

    In rats with cardiorenal syndrome, exendin‑4 reduced myocardial inflammation biomarkers compared with untreated disease.

    In plain wordsIn rats with cardiorenal syndrome, exendin‑4 reduced heart inflammation markers compared with untreated disease.

    Outcome
    DecreaseMyocardial inflammation biomarker panel
    Study

    ratn: not reported in source

    Cardiorenal syndrome
    Comparator
    Untreated cardiorenal syndrome
    Outcome group
    Inflammation markers · Cardiovascular
    Studied dose
    10 μg/kg/d · 60 daysAs given in this study (rat).

    Source sentences

    Summary
    Fibrotic area, DNA damage (γ-H2AX+ /53BP1+ CD90+ /XRCC1+ CD90+ ), and inflammation (CD14+ /CD68+ ) biomarkers in LV myocardium displayed a pattern opposite to that of LVEF among all groups (all P<.001).
    2 context sentences
    Summary · context
    By day 60, LVEF was highest in the SC and lowest in the CRS, significantly lower in the DCM than in other treatment groups, lower in the CRS-Mel and CRS-Ex4 than in the CRS-Mel-Ex4, and lower in the CRS-Mel than in the CRS-Ex4, whereas
    Summary · context
    Adult male SD rats (n=48) were randomly and equally divided into sham control (SC), dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) (doxorubicin 7 mg/kg i.p. every five days/4 doses), CRS (defined as DCM+CKD) only, CRS-Mel (20 mg/kg/d), CRS-Ex4 (10 μg/kg/d), and CRS-Mel-Ex4 groups.
  17. 17AnimalAnimal study (in vivo)Mechanism

    In rats with cardiorenal syndrome, exendin‑4 produced lower myocardial protein biomarker panels than melatonin.

    In plain wordsIn rats with cardiorenal syndrome, exendin‑4 produced lower myocardial protein biomarker panels than melatonin.

    Outcome
    DecreaseMyocardial protein biomarker panels versus melatonin
    Study

    ratn: not reported in source

    Cardiorenal syndrome
    Comparator
    melatonin
    Outcome group
    Receptor activity and mechanism · Cardiovascular
    Studied dose
    10 μg/kg/dAs given in this study (rat).

    Source sentences

    Summary
    Protein expressions of inflammation (TNF-α/NF-κB/MMP-2/MMP-9/IL-1β), apoptosis/DNA damage (Bax/c-caspase-3/c-PARP/γ-H2AX), fibrosis (Smad3/TGF-β), oxidative stress (NOX-1/NOX-2/NOX-4/oxidized protein),
    3 context sentences
    Summary · context
    cardiac hypertrophy/pressure overload (BNP/β-MHC), and cardiac integrity (Cx43/α-MHC) biomarkers in LV myocardium showed an opposite pattern compared to that of LVEF among all groups (all P<.001).
    Summary · context
    By day 60, LVEF was highest in the SC and lowest in the CRS, significantly lower in the DCM than in other treatment groups, lower in the CRS-Mel and CRS-Ex4 than in the CRS-Mel-Ex4, and lower in the CRS-Mel than in the CRS-Ex4, whereas LV chamber size and histopathology score showed a pattern opposi…
    Summary · context
    Adult male SD rats (n=48) were randomly and equally divided into sham control (SC), dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) (doxorubicin 7 mg/kg i.p. every five days/4 doses), CRS (defined as DCM+CKD) only, CRS-Mel (20 mg/kg/d), CRS-Ex4 (10 μg/kg/d), and CRS-Mel-Ex4 groups.
  18. 18AnimalAnimal study (in vivo)Efficacy outcome

    In rats with cardiorenal syndrome, exendin‑4 produced lower myocardial fibrotic area than melatonin.

    In plain wordsIn rats with cardiorenal syndrome, exendin‑4 produced lower myocardial fibrotic area than melatonin.

    Outcome
    DecreaseMyocardial fibrotic area versus melatonin
    Study

    ratn: not reported in source

    Cardiorenal syndrome
    Comparator
    melatonin
    Outcome group
    Heart function · Cardiovascular
    Studied dose
    10 μg/kg/dAs given in this study (rat).

    Source sentences

    Summary
    Fibrotic area, DNA damage (γ-H2AX+ /53BP1+ CD90+ /XRCC1+ CD90+ ), and inflammation (CD14+ /CD68+ ) biomarkers in LV myocardium displayed a pattern opposite to that of LVEF among all groups (all P<.001).
    2 context sentences
    Summary · context
    By day 60, LVEF was highest in the SC and lowest in the CRS, significantly lower in the DCM than in other treatment groups, lower in the CRS-Mel and CRS-Ex4 than in the CRS-Mel-Ex4, and lower in the CRS-Mel than in the CRS-Ex4, whereas LV chamber size and histopathology score showed a pattern opposi…
    Summary · context
    Adult male SD rats (n=48) were randomly and equally divided into sham control (SC), dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) (doxorubicin 7 mg/kg i.p. every five days/4 doses), CRS (defined as DCM+CKD) only, CRS-Mel (20 mg/kg/d), CRS-Ex4 (10 μg/kg/d), and CRS-Mel-Ex4 groups.
  19. 19AnimalAnimal study (in vivo)Mechanism

    In rats with cardiorenal syndrome, exendin‑4 produced lower myocardial dna damage biomarkers than melatonin.

    In plain wordsIn rats with cardiorenal syndrome, exendin‑4 produced lower myocardial dna damage biomarkers than melatonin.

    Outcome
    DecreaseMyocardial DNA damage biomarkers versus melatonin
    Study

    ratn: not reported in source

    Cardiorenal syndrome
    Comparator
    melatonin
    Outcome group
    Heart function · Cardiovascular
    Studied dose
    10 μg/kg/dAs given in this study (rat).

    Source sentences

    Summary
    Fibrotic area, DNA damage (γ-H2AX+ /53BP1+ CD90+ /XRCC1+ CD90+ ), and inflammation (CD14+ /CD68+ ) biomarkers in LV myocardium displayed a pattern opposite to that of LVEF among all groups (all P<.001).
    2 context sentences
    Summary · context
    By day 60, LVEF was highest in the SC and lowest in the CRS, significantly lower in the DCM than in other treatment groups, lower in the CRS-Mel and CRS-Ex4 than in the CRS-Mel-Ex4, and lower in the CRS-Mel than in the CRS-Ex4, whereas LV chamber size and histopathology score showed a pattern opposi…
    Summary · context
    Adult male SD rats (n=48) were randomly and equally divided into sham control (SC), dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) (doxorubicin 7 mg/kg i.p. every five days/4 doses), CRS (defined as DCM+CKD) only, CRS-Mel (20 mg/kg/d), CRS-Ex4 (10 μg/kg/d), and CRS-Mel-Ex4 groups.
  20. 20AnimalAnimal study (in vivo)Mechanism

    In rats with cardiorenal syndrome, exendin‑4 produced lower myocardial inflammation biomarkers than melatonin.

    In plain wordsIn rats with cardiorenal syndrome, exendin‑4 produced lower myocardial inflammation biomarkers than melatonin.

    Outcome
    DecreaseMyocardial inflammation biomarkers versus melatonin
    Study

    ratn: not reported in source

    Cardiorenal syndrome
    Comparator
    melatonin
    Outcome group
    Inflammation markers · Cardiovascular
    Studied dose
    10 μg/kg/dAs given in this study (rat).

    Source sentences

    Summary
    Fibrotic area, DNA damage (γ-H2AX+ /53BP1+ CD90+ /XRCC1+ CD90+ ), and inflammation (CD14+ /CD68+ ) biomarkers in LV myocardium displayed a pattern opposite to that of LVEF among all groups (all P<.001).
    2 context sentences
    Summary · context
    By day 60, LVEF was highest in the SC and lowest in the CRS, significantly lower in the DCM than in other treatment groups, lower in the CRS-Mel and CRS-Ex4 than in the CRS-Mel-Ex4, and lower in the CRS-Mel than in the CRS-Ex4, whereas LV chamber size and histopathology score showed a pattern opposi…
    Summary · context
    Adult male SD rats (n=48) were randomly and equally divided into sham control (SC), dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) (doxorubicin 7 mg/kg i.p. every five days/4 doses), CRS (defined as DCM+CKD) only, CRS-Mel (20 mg/kg/d), CRS-Ex4 (10 μg/kg/d), and CRS-Mel-Ex4 groups.
  21. 21AnimalAnimal study (in vivo)Efficacy outcome

    In rats with cardiorenal syndrome, exendin‑4 produced higher left ventricular ejection fraction than dilated cardiomyopathy.

    In plain wordsIn rats with cardiorenal syndrome, exendin‑4 produced higher left ventricular ejection fraction than dilated cardiomyopathy.

    Outcome
    IncreaseLeft ventricular ejection fraction versus dilated cardiomyopathy
    Study

    ratn: not reported in source

    Cardiorenal syndrome
    Comparator
    dilated cardiomyopathy
    Outcome group
    Heart function · Cardiovascular
    Studied dose
    10 μg/kg/dAs given in this study (rat).

    Source sentences

    Summary
    By day 60, LVEF was highest in the SC and lowest in the CRS, significantly lower in the DCM than in other treatment groups, lower in the CRS-Mel and CRS-Ex4 than in the CRS-Mel-Ex4, and lower in the CRS-Mel than in the CRS-Ex4, whereas LV chamber size and histopathology score showed a pattern opposi…
    1 context sentence
    Summary · context
    Adult male SD rats (n=48) were randomly and equally divided into sham control (SC), dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) (doxorubicin 7 mg/kg i.p. every five days/4 doses), CRS (defined as DCM+CKD) only, CRS-Mel (20 mg/kg/d), CRS-Ex4 (10 μg/kg/d), and CRS-Mel-Ex4 groups.
  22. 22AnimalAnimal study (in vivo)Efficacy outcome

    In rats with cardiorenal syndrome, exendin‑4 produced lower left ventricular chamber size than dilated cardiomyopathy.

    In plain wordsIn rats with cardiorenal syndrome, exendin‑4 produced lower left ventricular chamber size than dilated cardiomyopathy.

    Outcome
    DecreaseLeft ventricular chamber size versus dilated cardiomyopathy
    Study

    ratn: not reported in source

    Cardiorenal syndrome
    Comparator
    dilated cardiomyopathy
    Outcome group
    Heart function · Cardiovascular
    Studied dose
    10 μg/kg/dAs given in this study (rat).

    Source sentences

    Summary
    By day 60, LVEF was highest in the SC and lowest in the CRS, significantly lower in the DCM than in other treatment groups, lower in the CRS-Mel and CRS-Ex4 than in the CRS-Mel-Ex4, and lower in the CRS-Mel than in the CRS-Ex4, whereas LV chamber size and histopathology score showed a pattern opposi…
    1 context sentence
    Summary · context
    Adult male SD rats (n=48) were randomly and equally divided into sham control (SC), dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) (doxorubicin 7 mg/kg i.p. every five days/4 doses), CRS (defined as DCM+CKD) only, CRS-Mel (20 mg/kg/d), CRS-Ex4 (10 μg/kg/d), and CRS-Mel-Ex4 groups.
  23. 23AnimalAnimal study (in vivo)Efficacy outcome

    In rats with cardiorenal syndrome, exendin‑4 produced lower cardiac histopathology score than dilated cardiomyopathy.

    In plain wordsIn rats with cardiorenal syndrome, exendin‑4 produced lower cardiac histopathology score than dilated cardiomyopathy.

    Outcome
    DecreaseCardiac histopathology score versus dilated cardiomyopathy
    Study

    ratn: not reported in source

    Cardiorenal syndrome
    Comparator
    dilated cardiomyopathy
    Outcome group
    Heart function · Cardiovascular
    Studied dose
    10 μg/kg/dAs given in this study (rat).

    Source sentences

    Summary
    By day 60, LVEF was highest in the SC and lowest in the CRS, significantly lower in the DCM than in other treatment groups, lower in the CRS-Mel and CRS-Ex4 than in the CRS-Mel-Ex4, and lower in the CRS-Mel than in the CRS-Ex4, whereas LV chamber size and histopathology score showed a pattern opposi…
    1 context sentence
    Summary · context
    Adult male SD rats (n=48) were randomly and equally divided into sham control (SC), dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) (doxorubicin 7 mg/kg i.p. every five days/4 doses), CRS (defined as DCM+CKD) only, CRS-Mel (20 mg/kg/d), CRS-Ex4 (10 μg/kg/d), and CRS-Mel-Ex4 groups.
  24. 24AnimalAnimal study (in vivo)Efficacy outcome

    In rats with cardiorenal syndrome, exendin‑4 produced lower plasma creatinine than dilated cardiomyopathy.

    In plain wordsIn rats with cardiorenal syndrome, exendin‑4 produced lower plasma creatinine than dilated cardiomyopathy.

    Outcome
    DecreasePlasma creatinine versus dilated cardiomyopathy
    Study

    ratn: not reported in source

    Cardiorenal syndrome
    Comparator
    dilated cardiomyopathy
    Outcome group
    Kidney function · Kidney and urinary
    Studied dose
    10 μg/kg/dAs given in this study (rat).

    Source sentences

    Summary
    Plasma creatinine level was highest in the CRS and lowest in the SC and progressively decreased from the CRS-Mel, CRS-Ex4, CRS-Mel-Ex4 to DCM (P<.0001).
    2 context sentences
    Summary · context
    By day 60, LVEF was highest in the SC and lowest in the CRS, significantly lower in the DCM than in other treatment groups, lower in the CRS-Mel and CRS-Ex4 than in the CRS-Mel-Ex4, and lower in the CRS-Mel than in the CRS-Ex4, whereas LV chamber size and histopathology score showed a pattern opposi…
    Summary · context
    Adult male SD rats (n=48) were randomly and equally divided into sham control (SC), dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) (doxorubicin 7 mg/kg i.p. every five days/4 doses), CRS (defined as DCM+CKD) only, CRS-Mel (20 mg/kg/d), CRS-Ex4 (10 μg/kg/d), and CRS-Mel-Ex4 groups.
  25. 25AnimalAnimal study (in vivo)Mechanism

    In rats with cardiorenal syndrome, exendin‑4 produced lower myocardial protein biomarker panels than dilated cardiomyopathy.

    In plain wordsIn rats with cardiorenal syndrome, exendin‑4 produced lower myocardial protein biomarker panels than dilated cardiomyopathy.

    Outcome
    DecreaseMyocardial protein biomarker panels versus dilated cardiomyopathy
    Study

    ratn: not reported in source

    Cardiorenal syndrome
    Comparator
    dilated cardiomyopathy
    Outcome group
    Receptor activity and mechanism · Cardiovascular
    Studied dose
    10 μg/kg/dAs given in this study (rat).

    Source sentences

    Summary
    Protein expressions of inflammation (TNF-α/NF-κB/MMP-2/MMP-9/IL-1β), apoptosis/DNA damage (Bax/c-caspase-3/c-PARP/γ-H2AX), fibrosis (Smad3/TGF-β), oxidative stress (NOX-1/NOX-2/NOX-4/oxidized protein),
    3 context sentences
    Summary · context
    cardiac hypertrophy/pressure overload (BNP/β-MHC), and cardiac integrity (Cx43/α-MHC) biomarkers in LV myocardium showed an opposite pattern compared to that of LVEF among all groups (all P<.001).
    Summary · context
    By day 60, LVEF was highest in the SC and lowest in the CRS, significantly lower in the DCM than in other treatment groups, lower in the CRS-Mel and CRS-Ex4 than in the CRS-Mel-Ex4, and lower in the CRS-Mel than in the CRS-Ex4, whereas LV chamber size and histopathology score showed a pattern opposi…
    Summary · context
    Adult male SD rats (n=48) were randomly and equally divided into sham control (SC), dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) (doxorubicin 7 mg/kg i.p. every five days/4 doses), CRS (defined as DCM+CKD) only, CRS-Mel (20 mg/kg/d), CRS-Ex4 (10 μg/kg/d), and CRS-Mel-Ex4 groups.
  26. 26AnimalAnimal study (in vivo)Efficacy outcome

    In rats with cardiorenal syndrome, exendin‑4 produced lower myocardial fibrotic area than dilated cardiomyopathy.

    In plain wordsIn rats with cardiorenal syndrome, exendin‑4 produced lower myocardial fibrotic area than dilated cardiomyopathy.

    Outcome
    DecreaseMyocardial fibrotic area versus dilated cardiomyopathy
    Study

    ratn: not reported in source

    Cardiorenal syndrome
    Comparator
    dilated cardiomyopathy
    Outcome group
    Heart function · Cardiovascular
    Studied dose
    10 μg/kg/dAs given in this study (rat).

    Source sentences

    Summary
    Fibrotic area, DNA damage (γ-H2AX+ /53BP1+ CD90+ /XRCC1+ CD90+ ), and inflammation (CD14+ /CD68+ ) biomarkers in LV myocardium displayed a pattern opposite to that of LVEF among all groups (all P<.001).
    2 context sentences
    Summary · context
    By day 60, LVEF was highest in the SC and lowest in the CRS, significantly lower in the DCM than in other treatment groups, lower in the CRS-Mel and CRS-Ex4 than in the CRS-Mel-Ex4, and lower in the CRS-Mel than in the CRS-Ex4, whereas LV chamber size and histopathology score showed a pattern opposi…
    Summary · context
    Adult male SD rats (n=48) were randomly and equally divided into sham control (SC), dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) (doxorubicin 7 mg/kg i.p. every five days/4 doses), CRS (defined as DCM+CKD) only, CRS-Mel (20 mg/kg/d), CRS-Ex4 (10 μg/kg/d), and CRS-Mel-Ex4 groups.
  27. 27AnimalAnimal study (in vivo)Mechanism

    In rats with cardiorenal syndrome, exendin‑4 produced lower myocardial dna damage biomarkers than dilated cardiomyopathy.

    In plain wordsIn rats with cardiorenal syndrome, exendin‑4 produced lower myocardial dna damage biomarkers than dilated cardiomyopathy.

    Outcome
    DecreaseMyocardial DNA damage biomarkers versus dilated cardiomyopathy
    Study

    ratn: not reported in source

    Cardiorenal syndrome
    Comparator
    dilated cardiomyopathy
    Outcome group
    Heart function · Cardiovascular
    Studied dose
    10 μg/kg/dAs given in this study (rat).

    Source sentences

    Summary
    Fibrotic area, DNA damage (γ-H2AX+ /53BP1+ CD90+ /XRCC1+ CD90+ ), and inflammation (CD14+ /CD68+ ) biomarkers in LV myocardium displayed a pattern opposite to that of LVEF among all groups (all P<.001).
    2 context sentences
    Summary · context
    By day 60, LVEF was highest in the SC and lowest in the CRS, significantly lower in the DCM than in other treatment groups, lower in the CRS-Mel and CRS-Ex4 than in the CRS-Mel-Ex4, and lower in the CRS-Mel than in the CRS-Ex4, whereas LV chamber size and histopathology score showed a pattern opposi…
    Summary · context
    Adult male SD rats (n=48) were randomly and equally divided into sham control (SC), dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) (doxorubicin 7 mg/kg i.p. every five days/4 doses), CRS (defined as DCM+CKD) only, CRS-Mel (20 mg/kg/d), CRS-Ex4 (10 μg/kg/d), and CRS-Mel-Ex4 groups.
  28. 28AnimalAnimal study (in vivo)Mechanism

    In rats with cardiorenal syndrome, exendin‑4 produced lower myocardial inflammation biomarkers than dilated cardiomyopathy.

    In plain wordsIn rats with cardiorenal syndrome, exendin‑4 produced lower myocardial inflammation biomarkers than dilated cardiomyopathy.

    Outcome
    DecreaseMyocardial inflammation biomarkers versus dilated cardiomyopathy
    Study

    ratn: not reported in source

    Cardiorenal syndrome
    Comparator
    dilated cardiomyopathy
    Outcome group
    Inflammation markers · Cardiovascular
    Studied dose
    10 μg/kg/dAs given in this study (rat).

    Source sentences

    Summary
    Fibrotic area, DNA damage (γ-H2AX+ /53BP1+ CD90+ /XRCC1+ CD90+ ), and inflammation (CD14+ /CD68+ ) biomarkers in LV myocardium displayed a pattern opposite to that of LVEF among all groups (all P<.001).
    2 context sentences
    Summary · context
    By day 60, LVEF was highest in the SC and lowest in the CRS, significantly lower in the DCM than in other treatment groups, lower in the CRS-Mel and CRS-Ex4 than in the CRS-Mel-Ex4, and lower in the CRS-Mel than in the CRS-Ex4, whereas LV chamber size and histopathology score showed a pattern opposi…
    Summary · context
    Adult male SD rats (n=48) were randomly and equally divided into sham control (SC), dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) (doxorubicin 7 mg/kg i.p. every five days/4 doses), CRS (defined as DCM+CKD) only, CRS-Mel (20 mg/kg/d), CRS-Ex4 (10 μg/kg/d), and CRS-Mel-Ex4 groups.
  29. 29AnimalAnimal study (in vivo)Efficacy outcome

    In rats with cardiorenal syndrome, exendin‑4 produced lower left ventricular ejection fraction than sham control.

    In plain wordsIn rats with cardiorenal syndrome, exendin‑4 produced lower left ventricular ejection fraction than sham control.

    Outcome
    DecreaseLeft ventricular ejection fraction versus sham control
    Study

    ratn: not reported in source

    Cardiorenal syndrome
    Comparator
    sham control
    Outcome group
    Heart function · Cardiovascular
    Studied dose
    10 μg/kg/dAs given in this study (rat).

    Source sentences

    Summary
    By day 60, LVEF was highest in the SC and lowest in the CRS, significantly lower in the DCM than in other treatment groups, lower in the CRS-Mel and CRS-Ex4 than in the CRS-Mel-Ex4, and lower in the CRS-Mel than in the CRS-Ex4, whereas LV chamber size and histopathology score showed a pattern opposi…
    1 context sentence
    Summary · context
    Adult male SD rats (n=48) were randomly and equally divided into sham control (SC), dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) (doxorubicin 7 mg/kg i.p. every five days/4 doses), CRS (defined as DCM+CKD) only, CRS-Mel (20 mg/kg/d), CRS-Ex4 (10 μg/kg/d), and CRS-Mel-Ex4 groups.
  30. 30AnimalAnimal study (in vivo)Efficacy outcome

    In rats with cardiorenal syndrome, exendin‑4 produced higher left ventricular chamber size than sham control.

    In plain wordsIn rats with cardiorenal syndrome, exendin‑4 produced higher left ventricular chamber size than sham control.

    Outcome
    IncreaseLeft ventricular chamber size versus sham control
    Study

    ratn: not reported in source

    Cardiorenal syndrome
    Comparator
    sham control
    Outcome group
    Heart function · Cardiovascular
    Studied dose
    10 μg/kg/dAs given in this study (rat).

    Source sentences

    Summary
    By day 60, LVEF was highest in the SC and lowest in the CRS, significantly lower in the DCM than in other treatment groups, lower in the CRS-Mel and CRS-Ex4 than in the CRS-Mel-Ex4, and lower in the CRS-Mel than in the CRS-Ex4, whereas LV chamber size and histopathology score showed a pattern opposi…
    1 context sentence
    Summary · context
    Adult male SD rats (n=48) were randomly and equally divided into sham control (SC), dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) (doxorubicin 7 mg/kg i.p. every five days/4 doses), CRS (defined as DCM+CKD) only, CRS-Mel (20 mg/kg/d), CRS-Ex4 (10 μg/kg/d), and CRS-Mel-Ex4 groups.
  31. 31AnimalAnimal study (in vivo)Efficacy outcome

    In rats with cardiorenal syndrome, exendin‑4 produced higher cardiac histopathology score than sham control.

    In plain wordsIn rats with cardiorenal syndrome, exendin‑4 produced higher cardiac histopathology score than sham control.

    Outcome
    IncreaseCardiac histopathology score versus sham control
    Study

    ratn: not reported in source

    Cardiorenal syndrome
    Comparator
    sham control
    Outcome group
    Heart function · Cardiovascular
    Studied dose
    10 μg/kg/dAs given in this study (rat).

    Source sentences

    Summary
    By day 60, LVEF was highest in the SC and lowest in the CRS, significantly lower in the DCM than in other treatment groups, lower in the CRS-Mel and CRS-Ex4 than in the CRS-Mel-Ex4, and lower in the CRS-Mel than in the CRS-Ex4, whereas LV chamber size and histopathology score showed a pattern opposi…
    1 context sentence
    Summary · context
    Adult male SD rats (n=48) were randomly and equally divided into sham control (SC), dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) (doxorubicin 7 mg/kg i.p. every five days/4 doses), CRS (defined as DCM+CKD) only, CRS-Mel (20 mg/kg/d), CRS-Ex4 (10 μg/kg/d), and CRS-Mel-Ex4 groups.
  32. 32AnimalAnimal study (in vivo)Efficacy outcome

    In rats with cardiorenal syndrome, exendin‑4 produced higher plasma creatinine than sham control.

    In plain wordsIn rats with cardiorenal syndrome, exendin‑4 produced higher plasma creatinine than sham control.

    Outcome
    IncreasePlasma creatinine versus sham control
    Study

    ratn: not reported in source

    Cardiorenal syndrome
    Comparator
    sham control
    Outcome group
    Kidney function · Kidney and urinary
    Studied dose
    10 μg/kg/dAs given in this study (rat).

    Source sentences

    Summary
    Plasma creatinine level was highest in the CRS and lowest in the SC and progressively decreased from the CRS-Mel, CRS-Ex4, CRS-Mel-Ex4 to DCM (P<.0001).
    2 context sentences
    Summary · context
    By day 60, LVEF was highest in the SC and lowest in the CRS, significantly lower in the DCM than in other treatment groups, lower in the CRS-Mel and CRS-Ex4 than in the CRS-Mel-Ex4, and lower in the CRS-Mel than in the CRS-Ex4, whereas LV chamber size and histopathology score showed a pattern opposi…
    Summary · context
    Adult male SD rats (n=48) were randomly and equally divided into sham control (SC), dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) (doxorubicin 7 mg/kg i.p. every five days/4 doses), CRS (defined as DCM+CKD) only, CRS-Mel (20 mg/kg/d), CRS-Ex4 (10 μg/kg/d), and CRS-Mel-Ex4 groups.
  33. 33AnimalAnimal study (in vivo)Mechanism

    In rats with cardiorenal syndrome, exendin‑4 produced higher myocardial protein biomarker panels than sham control.

    In plain wordsIn rats with cardiorenal syndrome, exendin‑4 produced higher myocardial protein biomarker panels than sham control.

    Outcome
    IncreaseMyocardial protein biomarker panels versus sham control
    Study

    ratn: not reported in source

    Cardiorenal syndrome
    Comparator
    sham control
    Outcome group
    Receptor activity and mechanism · Cardiovascular
    Studied dose
    10 μg/kg/dAs given in this study (rat).

    Source sentences

    Summary
    Protein expressions of inflammation (TNF-α/NF-κB/MMP-2/MMP-9/IL-1β), apoptosis/DNA damage (Bax/c-caspase-3/c-PARP/γ-H2AX), fibrosis (Smad3/TGF-β), oxidative stress (NOX-1/NOX-2/NOX-4/oxidized protein),
    3 context sentences
    Summary · context
    cardiac hypertrophy/pressure overload (BNP/β-MHC), and cardiac integrity (Cx43/α-MHC) biomarkers in LV myocardium showed an opposite pattern compared to that of LVEF among all groups (all P<.001).
    Summary · context
    By day 60, LVEF was highest in the SC and lowest in the CRS, significantly lower in the DCM than in other treatment groups, lower in the CRS-Mel and CRS-Ex4 than in the CRS-Mel-Ex4, and lower in the CRS-Mel than in the CRS-Ex4, whereas LV chamber size and histopathology score showed a pattern opposi…
    Summary · context
    Adult male SD rats (n=48) were randomly and equally divided into sham control (SC), dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) (doxorubicin 7 mg/kg i.p. every five days/4 doses), CRS (defined as DCM+CKD) only, CRS-Mel (20 mg/kg/d), CRS-Ex4 (10 μg/kg/d), and CRS-Mel-Ex4 groups.
  34. 34AnimalAnimal study (in vivo)Efficacy outcome

    In rats with cardiorenal syndrome, exendin‑4 produced higher myocardial fibrotic area than sham control.

    In plain wordsIn rats with cardiorenal syndrome, exendin‑4 produced higher myocardial fibrotic area than sham control.

    Outcome
    IncreaseMyocardial fibrotic area versus sham control
    Study

    ratn: not reported in source

    Cardiorenal syndrome
    Comparator
    sham control
    Outcome group
    Heart function · Cardiovascular
    Studied dose
    10 μg/kg/dAs given in this study (rat).

    Source sentences

    Summary
    Fibrotic area, DNA damage (γ-H2AX+ /53BP1+ CD90+ /XRCC1+ CD90+ ), and inflammation (CD14+ /CD68+ ) biomarkers in LV myocardium displayed a pattern opposite to that of LVEF among all groups (all P<.001).
    2 context sentences
    Summary · context
    By day 60, LVEF was highest in the SC and lowest in the CRS, significantly lower in the DCM than in other treatment groups, lower in the CRS-Mel and CRS-Ex4 than in the CRS-Mel-Ex4, and lower in the CRS-Mel than in the CRS-Ex4, whereas LV chamber size and histopathology score showed a pattern opposi…
    Summary · context
    Adult male SD rats (n=48) were randomly and equally divided into sham control (SC), dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) (doxorubicin 7 mg/kg i.p. every five days/4 doses), CRS (defined as DCM+CKD) only, CRS-Mel (20 mg/kg/d), CRS-Ex4 (10 μg/kg/d), and CRS-Mel-Ex4 groups.
  35. 35AnimalAnimal study (in vivo)Mechanism

    In rats with cardiorenal syndrome, exendin‑4 produced higher myocardial dna damage biomarkers than sham control.

    In plain wordsIn rats with cardiorenal syndrome, exendin‑4 produced higher myocardial dna damage biomarkers than sham control.

    Outcome
    IncreaseMyocardial DNA damage biomarkers versus sham control
    Study

    ratn: not reported in source

    Cardiorenal syndrome
    Comparator
    sham control
    Outcome group
    Heart function · Cardiovascular
    Studied dose
    10 μg/kg/dAs given in this study (rat).

    Source sentences

    Summary
    Fibrotic area, DNA damage (γ-H2AX+ /53BP1+ CD90+ /XRCC1+ CD90+ ), and inflammation (CD14+ /CD68+ ) biomarkers in LV myocardium displayed a pattern opposite to that of LVEF among all groups (all P<.001).
    2 context sentences
    Summary · context
    By day 60, LVEF was highest in the SC and lowest in the CRS, significantly lower in the DCM than in other treatment groups, lower in the CRS-Mel and CRS-Ex4 than in the CRS-Mel-Ex4, and lower in the CRS-Mel than in the CRS-Ex4, whereas LV chamber size and histopathology score showed a pattern opposi…
    Summary · context
    Adult male SD rats (n=48) were randomly and equally divided into sham control (SC), dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) (doxorubicin 7 mg/kg i.p. every five days/4 doses), CRS (defined as DCM+CKD) only, CRS-Mel (20 mg/kg/d), CRS-Ex4 (10 μg/kg/d), and CRS-Mel-Ex4 groups.
  36. 36AnimalAnimal study (in vivo)Mechanism

    In rats with cardiorenal syndrome, exendin‑4 produced higher myocardial inflammation biomarkers than sham control.

    In plain wordsIn rats with cardiorenal syndrome, exendin‑4 produced higher myocardial inflammation biomarkers than sham control.

    Outcome
    IncreaseMyocardial inflammation biomarkers versus sham control
    Study

    ratn: not reported in source

    Cardiorenal syndrome
    Comparator
    sham control
    Outcome group
    Inflammation markers · Cardiovascular
    Studied dose
    10 μg/kg/dAs given in this study (rat).

    Source sentences

    Summary
    Fibrotic area, DNA damage (γ-H2AX+ /53BP1+ CD90+ /XRCC1+ CD90+ ), and inflammation (CD14+ /CD68+ ) biomarkers in LV myocardium displayed a pattern opposite to that of LVEF among all groups (all P<.001).
    2 context sentences
    Summary · context
    By day 60, LVEF was highest in the SC and lowest in the CRS, significantly lower in the DCM than in other treatment groups, lower in the CRS-Mel and CRS-Ex4 than in the CRS-Mel-Ex4, and lower in the CRS-Mel than in the CRS-Ex4, whereas LV chamber size and histopathology score showed a pattern opposi…
    Summary · context
    Adult male SD rats (n=48) were randomly and equally divided into sham control (SC), dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) (doxorubicin 7 mg/kg i.p. every five days/4 doses), CRS (defined as DCM+CKD) only, CRS-Mel (20 mg/kg/d), CRS-Ex4 (10 μg/kg/d), and CRS-Mel-Ex4 groups.
  37. 37AnimalAnimal study (in vivo)Mechanism

    In rats with cardiorenal syndrome, melatonin plus exendin‑4 produced lower myocardial protein biomarker panels than melatonin alone.

    In plain wordsIn rats with cardiorenal syndrome, melatonin plus exendin‑4 produced lower myocardial protein biomarker panels than melatonin alone.

    Outcome
    DecreaseMyocardial protein biomarker panels versus melatonin alone
    Study

    ratn: not reported in source

    Cardiorenal syndrome
    Comparator
    melatonin alone
    Outcome group
    Receptor activity and mechanism · Cardiovascular
    Studied dose
    10 μg/kg/dAs given in this study (rat).

    Source sentences

    Summary
    Protein expressions of inflammation (TNF-α/NF-κB/MMP-2/MMP-9/IL-1β), apoptosis/DNA damage (Bax/c-caspase-3/c-PARP/γ-H2AX), fibrosis (Smad3/TGF-β), oxidative stress (NOX-1/NOX-2/NOX-4/oxidized protein),
    3 context sentences
    Summary · context
    cardiac hypertrophy/pressure overload (BNP/β-MHC), and cardiac integrity (Cx43/α-MHC) biomarkers in LV myocardium showed an opposite pattern compared to that of LVEF among all groups (all P<.001).
    Summary · context
    By day 60, LVEF was highest in the SC and lowest in the CRS, significantly lower in the DCM than in other treatment groups, lower in the CRS-Mel and CRS-Ex4 than in the CRS-Mel-Ex4, and lower in the CRS-Mel than in the CRS-Ex4, whereas LV chamber size and histopathology score showed a pattern opposi…
    Summary · context
    Adult male SD rats (n=48) were randomly and equally divided into sham control (SC), dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) (doxorubicin 7 mg/kg i.p. every five days/4 doses), CRS (defined as DCM+CKD) only, CRS-Mel (20 mg/kg/d), CRS-Ex4 (10 μg/kg/d), and CRS-Mel-Ex4 groups.
  38. 38AnimalAnimal study (in vivo)Efficacy outcome

    In rats with cardiorenal syndrome, melatonin plus exendin‑4 produced lower myocardial fibrotic area than melatonin alone.

    In plain wordsIn rats with cardiorenal syndrome, melatonin plus exendin‑4 produced lower myocardial fibrotic area than melatonin alone.

    Outcome
    DecreaseMyocardial fibrotic area versus melatonin alone
    Study

    ratn: not reported in source

    Cardiorenal syndrome
    Comparator
    melatonin alone
    Outcome group
    Heart function · Cardiovascular
    Studied dose
    10 μg/kg/dAs given in this study (rat).

    Source sentences

    Summary
    Fibrotic area, DNA damage (γ-H2AX+ /53BP1+ CD90+ /XRCC1+ CD90+ ), and inflammation (CD14+ /CD68+ ) biomarkers in LV myocardium displayed a pattern opposite to that of LVEF among all groups (all P<.001).
    2 context sentences
    Summary · context
    By day 60, LVEF was highest in the SC and lowest in the CRS, significantly lower in the DCM than in other treatment groups, lower in the CRS-Mel and CRS-Ex4 than in the CRS-Mel-Ex4, and lower in the CRS-Mel than in the CRS-Ex4, whereas LV chamber size and histopathology score showed a pattern opposi…
    Summary · context
    Adult male SD rats (n=48) were randomly and equally divided into sham control (SC), dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) (doxorubicin 7 mg/kg i.p. every five days/4 doses), CRS (defined as DCM+CKD) only, CRS-Mel (20 mg/kg/d), CRS-Ex4 (10 μg/kg/d), and CRS-Mel-Ex4 groups.
  39. 39AnimalAnimal study (in vivo)Mechanism

    In rats with cardiorenal syndrome, melatonin plus exendin‑4 produced lower myocardial dna damage biomarkers than melatonin alone.

    In plain wordsIn rats with cardiorenal syndrome, melatonin plus exendin‑4 produced lower myocardial dna damage biomarkers than melatonin alone.

    Outcome
    DecreaseMyocardial DNA damage biomarkers versus melatonin alone
    Study

    ratn: not reported in source

    Cardiorenal syndrome
    Comparator
    melatonin alone
    Outcome group
    Heart function · Cardiovascular
    Studied dose
    10 μg/kg/dAs given in this study (rat).

    Source sentences

    Summary
    Fibrotic area, DNA damage (γ-H2AX+ /53BP1+ CD90+ /XRCC1+ CD90+ ), and inflammation (CD14+ /CD68+ ) biomarkers in LV myocardium displayed a pattern opposite to that of LVEF among all groups (all P<.001).
    2 context sentences
    Summary · context
    By day 60, LVEF was highest in the SC and lowest in the CRS, significantly lower in the DCM than in other treatment groups, lower in the CRS-Mel and CRS-Ex4 than in the CRS-Mel-Ex4, and lower in the CRS-Mel than in the CRS-Ex4, whereas LV chamber size and histopathology score showed a pattern opposi…
    Summary · context
    Adult male SD rats (n=48) were randomly and equally divided into sham control (SC), dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) (doxorubicin 7 mg/kg i.p. every five days/4 doses), CRS (defined as DCM+CKD) only, CRS-Mel (20 mg/kg/d), CRS-Ex4 (10 μg/kg/d), and CRS-Mel-Ex4 groups.
  40. 40AnimalAnimal study (in vivo)Mechanism

    In rats with cardiorenal syndrome, melatonin plus exendin‑4 produced lower myocardial inflammation biomarkers than melatonin alone.

    In plain wordsIn rats with cardiorenal syndrome, melatonin plus exendin‑4 produced lower myocardial inflammation biomarkers than melatonin alone.

    Outcome
    DecreaseMyocardial inflammation biomarkers versus melatonin alone
    Study

    ratn: not reported in source

    Cardiorenal syndrome
    Comparator
    melatonin alone
    Outcome group
    Inflammation markers · Cardiovascular
    Studied dose
    10 μg/kg/dAs given in this study (rat).

    Source sentences

    Summary
    Fibrotic area, DNA damage (γ-H2AX+ /53BP1+ CD90+ /XRCC1+ CD90+ ), and inflammation (CD14+ /CD68+ ) biomarkers in LV myocardium displayed a pattern opposite to that of LVEF among all groups (all P<.001).
    2 context sentences
    Summary · context
    By day 60, LVEF was highest in the SC and lowest in the CRS, significantly lower in the DCM than in other treatment groups, lower in the CRS-Mel and CRS-Ex4 than in the CRS-Mel-Ex4, and lower in the CRS-Mel than in the CRS-Ex4, whereas LV chamber size and histopathology score showed a pattern opposi…
    Summary · context
    Adult male SD rats (n=48) were randomly and equally divided into sham control (SC), dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) (doxorubicin 7 mg/kg i.p. every five days/4 doses), CRS (defined as DCM+CKD) only, CRS-Mel (20 mg/kg/d), CRS-Ex4 (10 μg/kg/d), and CRS-Mel-Ex4 groups.

Studies that did not test the peptide alone34

In this study, Exenatide (exendin-4) was a lab tool or a carrier, part of a mix, or the subject of a lab method. These results are not evidence about taking Exenatide (exendin-4).

  1. 41AnimalNot a test of Exenatide (exendin-4) aloneAnimal study (in vivo)Efficacy outcome

    In rats with cardiorenal syndrome, melatonin and exendin‑4 together increased ejection fraction compared with untreated disease.

    In plain wordsIn rats with cardiorenal syndrome, melatonin and exendin‑4 together increased heart pumping fraction compared with untreated disease.

    Outcome
    IncreaseCombination left ventricular ejection fraction
    Study

    ratn: not reported in source

    Cardiorenal syndrome
    Comparator
    Untreated cardiorenal syndrome
    Outcome group
    Heart function · Cardiovascular

    Source sentences

    Summary
    By day 60, LVEF was highest in the SC and lowest in the CRS, significantly lower in the DCM than in other treatment groups, lower in the CRS-Mel and CRS-Ex4 than in the CRS-Mel-Ex4, and lower in the CRS-Mel than in the CRS-Ex4, whereas
    1 context sentence
    Summary · context
    Adult male SD rats (n=48) were randomly and equally divided into sham control (SC), dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) (doxorubicin 7 mg/kg i.p. every five days/4 doses), CRS (defined as DCM+CKD) only, CRS-Mel (20 mg/kg/d), CRS-Ex4 (10 μg/kg/d), and CRS-Mel-Ex4 groups.

    In this study, Exenatide (exendin-4) was a lab tool or a carrier, part of a mix, or the subject of a lab method. This result is not evidence about taking Exenatide (exendin-4).

  2. 42AnimalNot a test of Exenatide (exendin-4) aloneAnimal study (in vivo)Efficacy outcome

    In rats with cardiorenal syndrome, melatonin and exendin‑4 together reduced ventricular chamber size compared with untreated disease.

    In plain wordsIn rats with cardiorenal syndrome, melatonin and exendin‑4 together reduced heart chamber size compared with untreated disease.

    Outcome
    DecreaseCombination left ventricular chamber size
    Study

    ratn: not reported in source

    Cardiorenal syndrome
    Comparator
    Untreated cardiorenal syndrome
    Outcome group
    Heart function · Cardiovascular

    Source sentences

    Summary
    whereas LV chamber size and histopathology score showed a pattern opposite to that of LVEF among all groups (all P<.001).
    2 context sentences
    Summary · context
    By day 60, LVEF was highest in the SC and lowest in the CRS, significantly lower in the DCM than in other treatment groups, lower in the CRS-Mel and CRS-Ex4 than in the CRS-Mel-Ex4, and lower in the CRS-Mel than in the CRS-Ex4, whereas
    Summary · context
    Adult male SD rats (n=48) were randomly and equally divided into sham control (SC), dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) (doxorubicin 7 mg/kg i.p. every five days/4 doses), CRS (defined as DCM+CKD) only, CRS-Mel (20 mg/kg/d), CRS-Ex4 (10 μg/kg/d), and CRS-Mel-Ex4 groups.

    In this study, Exenatide (exendin-4) was a lab tool or a carrier, part of a mix, or the subject of a lab method. This result is not evidence about taking Exenatide (exendin-4).

  3. 43AnimalNot a test of Exenatide (exendin-4) aloneAnimal study (in vivo)Efficacy outcome

    In rats with cardiorenal syndrome, melatonin and exendin‑4 together reduced cardiac histopathology scores compared with untreated disease.

    In plain wordsIn rats with cardiorenal syndrome, melatonin and exendin‑4 together reduced heart tissue damage scores compared with untreated disease.

    Outcome
    DecreaseCombination cardiac histopathology score
    Study

    ratn: not reported in source

    Cardiorenal syndrome
    Comparator
    Untreated cardiorenal syndrome
    Outcome group
    Heart function · Cardiovascular

    Source sentences

    Summary
    whereas LV chamber size and histopathology score showed a pattern opposite to that of LVEF among all groups (all P<.001).
    2 context sentences
    Summary · context
    By day 60, LVEF was highest in the SC and lowest in the CRS, significantly lower in the DCM than in other treatment groups, lower in the CRS-Mel and CRS-Ex4 than in the CRS-Mel-Ex4, and lower in the CRS-Mel than in the CRS-Ex4, whereas
    Summary · context
    Adult male SD rats (n=48) were randomly and equally divided into sham control (SC), dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) (doxorubicin 7 mg/kg i.p. every five days/4 doses), CRS (defined as DCM+CKD) only, CRS-Mel (20 mg/kg/d), CRS-Ex4 (10 μg/kg/d), and CRS-Mel-Ex4 groups.

    In this study, Exenatide (exendin-4) was a lab tool or a carrier, part of a mix, or the subject of a lab method. This result is not evidence about taking Exenatide (exendin-4).

  4. 44AnimalNot a test of Exenatide (exendin-4) aloneAnimal study (in vivo)Efficacy outcome

    In rats with cardiorenal syndrome, melatonin and exendin‑4 together lowered plasma creatinine compared with untreated disease.

    In plain wordsIn rats with cardiorenal syndrome, melatonin and exendin‑4 together lowered blood creatinine compared with untreated disease.

    Outcome
    DecreaseCombination plasma creatinine
    Study

    ratn: not reported in source

    Cardiorenal syndrome
    Comparator
    Untreated cardiorenal syndrome
    Outcome group
    Kidney function · Kidney and urinary

    Source sentences

    Summary
    Plasma creatinine level was highest in the CRS and lowest in the SC and progressively decreased from the CRS-Mel, CRS-Ex4, CRS-Mel-Ex4 to DCM (P<.0001).
    1 context sentence
    Summary · context
    Adult male SD rats (n=48) were randomly and equally divided into sham control (SC), dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) (doxorubicin 7 mg/kg i.p. every five days/4 doses), CRS (defined as DCM+CKD) only, CRS-Mel (20 mg/kg/d), CRS-Ex4 (10 μg/kg/d), and CRS-Mel-Ex4 groups.

    In this study, Exenatide (exendin-4) was a lab tool or a carrier, part of a mix, or the subject of a lab method. This result is not evidence about taking Exenatide (exendin-4).

  5. 45AnimalNot a test of Exenatide (exendin-4) aloneAnimal study (in vivo)Mechanism

    In rats with cardiorenal syndrome, myocardial protein biomarker panels were lower with melatonin and exendin‑4 together than untreated disease.

    In plain wordsIn rats with cardiorenal syndrome, heart protein biomarker panels were lower with melatonin and exendin‑4 together than untreated disease.

    Outcome
    DecreaseCombination myocardial protein biomarker panels
    Study

    ratn: not reported in source

    Cardiorenal syndrome
    Comparator
    Untreated cardiorenal syndrome
    Outcome group
    Receptor activity and mechanism · Cardiovascular

    Source sentences

    Summary
    Protein expressions of inflammation (TNF-α/NF-κB/MMP-2/MMP-9/IL-1β), apoptosis/DNA damage (Bax/c-caspase-3/c-PARP/γ-H2AX), fibrosis (Smad3/TGF-β), oxidative stress (NOX-1/NOX-2/NOX-4/oxidized protein),
    3 context sentences
    Summary · context
    cardiac hypertrophy/pressure overload (BNP/β-MHC), and cardiac integrity (Cx43/α-MHC) biomarkers in LV myocardium showed an opposite pattern compared to that of LVEF among all groups (all P<.001).
    Summary · context
    By day 60, LVEF was highest in the SC and lowest in the CRS, significantly lower in the DCM than in other treatment groups, lower in the CRS-Mel and CRS-Ex4 than in the CRS-Mel-Ex4, and lower in the CRS-Mel than in the CRS-Ex4, whereas
    Summary · context
    Adult male SD rats (n=48) were randomly and equally divided into sham control (SC), dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) (doxorubicin 7 mg/kg i.p. every five days/4 doses), CRS (defined as DCM+CKD) only, CRS-Mel (20 mg/kg/d), CRS-Ex4 (10 μg/kg/d), and CRS-Mel-Ex4 groups.

    In this study, Exenatide (exendin-4) was a lab tool or a carrier, part of a mix, or the subject of a lab method. This result is not evidence about taking Exenatide (exendin-4).

  6. 46AnimalNot a test of Exenatide (exendin-4) aloneAnimal study (in vivo)Efficacy outcome

    In rats with cardiorenal syndrome, melatonin and exendin‑4 together reduced myocardial fibrotic area compared with untreated disease.

    In plain wordsIn rats with cardiorenal syndrome, melatonin and exendin‑4 together reduced heart scarring compared with untreated disease.

    Outcome
    DecreaseCombination myocardial fibrotic area
    Study

    ratn: not reported in source

    Cardiorenal syndrome
    Comparator
    Untreated cardiorenal syndrome
    Outcome group
    Heart function · Cardiovascular

    Source sentences

    Summary
    Fibrotic area, DNA damage (γ-H2AX+ /53BP1+ CD90+ /XRCC1+ CD90+ ), and inflammation (CD14+ /CD68+ ) biomarkers in LV myocardium displayed a pattern opposite to that of LVEF among all groups (all P<.001).
    2 context sentences
    Summary · context
    By day 60, LVEF was highest in the SC and lowest in the CRS, significantly lower in the DCM than in other treatment groups, lower in the CRS-Mel and CRS-Ex4 than in the CRS-Mel-Ex4, and lower in the CRS-Mel than in the CRS-Ex4, whereas
    Summary · context
    Adult male SD rats (n=48) were randomly and equally divided into sham control (SC), dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) (doxorubicin 7 mg/kg i.p. every five days/4 doses), CRS (defined as DCM+CKD) only, CRS-Mel (20 mg/kg/d), CRS-Ex4 (10 μg/kg/d), and CRS-Mel-Ex4 groups.

    In this study, Exenatide (exendin-4) was a lab tool or a carrier, part of a mix, or the subject of a lab method. This result is not evidence about taking Exenatide (exendin-4).

  7. 47AnimalNot a test of Exenatide (exendin-4) aloneAnimal study (in vivo)Mechanism

    In rats with cardiorenal syndrome, melatonin and exendin‑4 together reduced myocardial DNA damage biomarkers compared with untreated disease.

    In plain wordsIn rats with cardiorenal syndrome, melatonin and exendin‑4 together reduced heart DNA damage markers compared with untreated disease.

    Outcome
    DecreaseCombination myocardial DNA damage biomarkers
    Study

    ratn: not reported in source

    Cardiorenal syndrome
    Comparator
    Untreated cardiorenal syndrome
    Outcome group
    Heart function · Cardiovascular

    Source sentences

    Summary
    Fibrotic area, DNA damage (γ-H2AX+ /53BP1+ CD90+ /XRCC1+ CD90+ ), and inflammation (CD14+ /CD68+ ) biomarkers in LV myocardium displayed a pattern opposite to that of LVEF among all groups (all P<.001).
    2 context sentences
    Summary · context
    By day 60, LVEF was highest in the SC and lowest in the CRS, significantly lower in the DCM than in other treatment groups, lower in the CRS-Mel and CRS-Ex4 than in the CRS-Mel-Ex4, and lower in the CRS-Mel than in the CRS-Ex4, whereas
    Summary · context
    Adult male SD rats (n=48) were randomly and equally divided into sham control (SC), dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) (doxorubicin 7 mg/kg i.p. every five days/4 doses), CRS (defined as DCM+CKD) only, CRS-Mel (20 mg/kg/d), CRS-Ex4 (10 μg/kg/d), and CRS-Mel-Ex4 groups.

    In this study, Exenatide (exendin-4) was a lab tool or a carrier, part of a mix, or the subject of a lab method. This result is not evidence about taking Exenatide (exendin-4).

  8. 48AnimalNot a test of Exenatide (exendin-4) aloneAnimal study (in vivo)Mechanism

    In rats with cardiorenal syndrome, melatonin and exendin‑4 together reduced myocardial inflammation biomarkers compared with untreated disease.

    In plain wordsIn rats with cardiorenal syndrome, melatonin and exendin‑4 together reduced heart inflammation markers compared with untreated disease.

    Outcome
    DecreaseCombination myocardial inflammation biomarkers
    Study

    ratn: not reported in source

    Cardiorenal syndrome
    Comparator
    Untreated cardiorenal syndrome
    Outcome group
    Inflammation markers · Cardiovascular

    Source sentences

    Summary
    Fibrotic area, DNA damage (γ-H2AX+ /53BP1+ CD90+ /XRCC1+ CD90+ ), and inflammation (CD14+ /CD68+ ) biomarkers in LV myocardium displayed a pattern opposite to that of LVEF among all groups (all P<.001).
    2 context sentences
    Summary · context
    By day 60, LVEF was highest in the SC and lowest in the CRS, significantly lower in the DCM than in other treatment groups, lower in the CRS-Mel and CRS-Ex4 than in the CRS-Mel-Ex4, and lower in the CRS-Mel than in the CRS-Ex4, whereas
    Summary · context
    Adult male SD rats (n=48) were randomly and equally divided into sham control (SC), dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) (doxorubicin 7 mg/kg i.p. every five days/4 doses), CRS (defined as DCM+CKD) only, CRS-Mel (20 mg/kg/d), CRS-Ex4 (10 μg/kg/d), and CRS-Mel-Ex4 groups.

    In this study, Exenatide (exendin-4) was a lab tool or a carrier, part of a mix, or the subject of a lab method. This result is not evidence about taking Exenatide (exendin-4).

  9. 49AnimalNot a test of Exenatide (exendin-4) aloneAnimal study (in vivo)Efficacy outcome

    In rats with cardiorenal syndrome, melatonin plus exendin‑4 produced higher left ventricular ejection fraction than exendin‑4 alone.

    In plain wordsIn rats with cardiorenal syndrome, melatonin plus exendin‑4 produced higher left ventricular ejection fraction than exendin‑4 alone.

    Outcome
    IncreaseLeft ventricular ejection fraction versus exendin-4 alone
    Study

    ratn: not reported in source

    Cardiorenal syndrome
    Comparator
    exendin-4 alone
    Outcome group
    Heart function · Cardiovascular

    Source sentences

    Summary
    By day 60, LVEF was highest in the SC and lowest in the CRS, significantly lower in the DCM than in other treatment groups, lower in the CRS-Mel and CRS-Ex4 than in the CRS-Mel-Ex4, and lower in the CRS-Mel than in the CRS-Ex4, whereas LV chamber size and histopathology score showed a pattern opposi…
    1 context sentence
    Summary · context
    Adult male SD rats (n=48) were randomly and equally divided into sham control (SC), dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) (doxorubicin 7 mg/kg i.p. every five days/4 doses), CRS (defined as DCM+CKD) only, CRS-Mel (20 mg/kg/d), CRS-Ex4 (10 μg/kg/d), and CRS-Mel-Ex4 groups.

    In this study, Exenatide (exendin-4) was a lab tool or a carrier, part of a mix, or the subject of a lab method. This result is not evidence about taking Exenatide (exendin-4).

  10. 50AnimalNot a test of Exenatide (exendin-4) aloneAnimal study (in vivo)Efficacy outcome

    In rats with cardiorenal syndrome, melatonin plus exendin‑4 produced lower left ventricular chamber size than exendin‑4 alone.

    In plain wordsIn rats with cardiorenal syndrome, melatonin plus exendin‑4 produced lower left ventricular chamber size than exendin‑4 alone.

    Outcome
    DecreaseLeft ventricular chamber size versus exendin-4 alone
    Study

    ratn: not reported in source

    Cardiorenal syndrome
    Comparator
    exendin-4 alone
    Outcome group
    Heart function · Cardiovascular

    Source sentences

    Summary
    By day 60, LVEF was highest in the SC and lowest in the CRS, significantly lower in the DCM than in other treatment groups, lower in the CRS-Mel and CRS-Ex4 than in the CRS-Mel-Ex4, and lower in the CRS-Mel than in the CRS-Ex4, whereas LV chamber size and histopathology score showed a pattern opposi…
    1 context sentence
    Summary · context
    Adult male SD rats (n=48) were randomly and equally divided into sham control (SC), dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) (doxorubicin 7 mg/kg i.p. every five days/4 doses), CRS (defined as DCM+CKD) only, CRS-Mel (20 mg/kg/d), CRS-Ex4 (10 μg/kg/d), and CRS-Mel-Ex4 groups.

    In this study, Exenatide (exendin-4) was a lab tool or a carrier, part of a mix, or the subject of a lab method. This result is not evidence about taking Exenatide (exendin-4).

  11. 51AnimalNot a test of Exenatide (exendin-4) aloneAnimal study (in vivo)Efficacy outcome

    In rats with cardiorenal syndrome, melatonin plus exendin‑4 produced lower cardiac histopathology score than exendin‑4 alone.

    In plain wordsIn rats with cardiorenal syndrome, melatonin plus exendin‑4 produced lower cardiac histopathology score than exendin‑4 alone.

    Outcome
    DecreaseCardiac histopathology score versus exendin-4 alone
    Study

    ratn: not reported in source

    Cardiorenal syndrome
    Comparator
    exendin-4 alone
    Outcome group
    Heart function · Cardiovascular

    Source sentences

    Summary
    By day 60, LVEF was highest in the SC and lowest in the CRS, significantly lower in the DCM than in other treatment groups, lower in the CRS-Mel and CRS-Ex4 than in the CRS-Mel-Ex4, and lower in the CRS-Mel than in the CRS-Ex4, whereas LV chamber size and histopathology score showed a pattern opposi…
    1 context sentence
    Summary · context
    Adult male SD rats (n=48) were randomly and equally divided into sham control (SC), dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) (doxorubicin 7 mg/kg i.p. every five days/4 doses), CRS (defined as DCM+CKD) only, CRS-Mel (20 mg/kg/d), CRS-Ex4 (10 μg/kg/d), and CRS-Mel-Ex4 groups.

    In this study, Exenatide (exendin-4) was a lab tool or a carrier, part of a mix, or the subject of a lab method. This result is not evidence about taking Exenatide (exendin-4).

  12. 52AnimalNot a test of Exenatide (exendin-4) aloneAnimal study (in vivo)Efficacy outcome

    In rats with cardiorenal syndrome, melatonin plus exendin‑4 produced lower plasma creatinine than exendin‑4 alone.

    In plain wordsIn rats with cardiorenal syndrome, melatonin plus exendin‑4 produced lower plasma creatinine than exendin‑4 alone.

    Outcome
    DecreasePlasma creatinine versus exendin-4 alone
    Study

    ratn: not reported in source

    Cardiorenal syndrome
    Comparator
    exendin-4 alone
    Outcome group
    Kidney function · Kidney and urinary

    Source sentences

    Summary
    Plasma creatinine level was highest in the CRS and lowest in the SC and progressively decreased from the CRS-Mel, CRS-Ex4, CRS-Mel-Ex4 to DCM (P<.0001).
    2 context sentences
    Summary · context
    By day 60, LVEF was highest in the SC and lowest in the CRS, significantly lower in the DCM than in other treatment groups, lower in the CRS-Mel and CRS-Ex4 than in the CRS-Mel-Ex4, and lower in the CRS-Mel than in the CRS-Ex4, whereas LV chamber size and histopathology score showed a pattern opposi…
    Summary · context
    Adult male SD rats (n=48) were randomly and equally divided into sham control (SC), dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) (doxorubicin 7 mg/kg i.p. every five days/4 doses), CRS (defined as DCM+CKD) only, CRS-Mel (20 mg/kg/d), CRS-Ex4 (10 μg/kg/d), and CRS-Mel-Ex4 groups.

    In this study, Exenatide (exendin-4) was a lab tool or a carrier, part of a mix, or the subject of a lab method. This result is not evidence about taking Exenatide (exendin-4).

  13. 53AnimalNot a test of Exenatide (exendin-4) aloneAnimal study (in vivo)Mechanism

    In rats with cardiorenal syndrome, melatonin plus exendin‑4 produced lower myocardial protein biomarker panels than exendin‑4 alone.

    In plain wordsIn rats with cardiorenal syndrome, melatonin plus exendin‑4 produced lower myocardial protein biomarker panels than exendin‑4 alone.

    Outcome
    DecreaseMyocardial protein biomarker panels versus exendin-4 alone
    Study

    ratn: not reported in source

    Cardiorenal syndrome
    Comparator
    exendin-4 alone
    Outcome group
    Receptor activity and mechanism · Cardiovascular

    Source sentences

    Summary
    Protein expressions of inflammation (TNF-α/NF-κB/MMP-2/MMP-9/IL-1β), apoptosis/DNA damage (Bax/c-caspase-3/c-PARP/γ-H2AX), fibrosis (Smad3/TGF-β), oxidative stress (NOX-1/NOX-2/NOX-4/oxidized protein),
    3 context sentences
    Summary · context
    cardiac hypertrophy/pressure overload (BNP/β-MHC), and cardiac integrity (Cx43/α-MHC) biomarkers in LV myocardium showed an opposite pattern compared to that of LVEF among all groups (all P<.001).
    Summary · context
    By day 60, LVEF was highest in the SC and lowest in the CRS, significantly lower in the DCM than in other treatment groups, lower in the CRS-Mel and CRS-Ex4 than in the CRS-Mel-Ex4, and lower in the CRS-Mel than in the CRS-Ex4, whereas LV chamber size and histopathology score showed a pattern opposi…
    Summary · context
    Adult male SD rats (n=48) were randomly and equally divided into sham control (SC), dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) (doxorubicin 7 mg/kg i.p. every five days/4 doses), CRS (defined as DCM+CKD) only, CRS-Mel (20 mg/kg/d), CRS-Ex4 (10 μg/kg/d), and CRS-Mel-Ex4 groups.

    In this study, Exenatide (exendin-4) was a lab tool or a carrier, part of a mix, or the subject of a lab method. This result is not evidence about taking Exenatide (exendin-4).

  14. 54AnimalNot a test of Exenatide (exendin-4) aloneAnimal study (in vivo)Efficacy outcome

    In rats with cardiorenal syndrome, melatonin plus exendin‑4 produced lower myocardial fibrotic area than exendin‑4 alone.

    In plain wordsIn rats with cardiorenal syndrome, melatonin plus exendin‑4 produced lower myocardial fibrotic area than exendin‑4 alone.

    Outcome
    DecreaseMyocardial fibrotic area versus exendin-4 alone
    Study

    ratn: not reported in source

    Cardiorenal syndrome
    Comparator
    exendin-4 alone
    Outcome group
    Heart function · Cardiovascular

    Source sentences

    Summary
    Fibrotic area, DNA damage (γ-H2AX+ /53BP1+ CD90+ /XRCC1+ CD90+ ), and inflammation (CD14+ /CD68+ ) biomarkers in LV myocardium displayed a pattern opposite to that of LVEF among all groups (all P<.001).
    2 context sentences
    Summary · context
    By day 60, LVEF was highest in the SC and lowest in the CRS, significantly lower in the DCM than in other treatment groups, lower in the CRS-Mel and CRS-Ex4 than in the CRS-Mel-Ex4, and lower in the CRS-Mel than in the CRS-Ex4, whereas LV chamber size and histopathology score showed a pattern opposi…
    Summary · context
    Adult male SD rats (n=48) were randomly and equally divided into sham control (SC), dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) (doxorubicin 7 mg/kg i.p. every five days/4 doses), CRS (defined as DCM+CKD) only, CRS-Mel (20 mg/kg/d), CRS-Ex4 (10 μg/kg/d), and CRS-Mel-Ex4 groups.

    In this study, Exenatide (exendin-4) was a lab tool or a carrier, part of a mix, or the subject of a lab method. This result is not evidence about taking Exenatide (exendin-4).

  15. 55AnimalNot a test of Exenatide (exendin-4) aloneAnimal study (in vivo)Mechanism

    In rats with cardiorenal syndrome, melatonin plus exendin‑4 produced lower myocardial dna damage biomarkers than exendin‑4 alone.

    In plain wordsIn rats with cardiorenal syndrome, melatonin plus exendin‑4 produced lower myocardial dna damage biomarkers than exendin‑4 alone.

    Outcome
    DecreaseMyocardial DNA damage biomarkers versus exendin-4 alone
    Study

    ratn: not reported in source

    Cardiorenal syndrome
    Comparator
    exendin-4 alone
    Outcome group
    Heart function · Cardiovascular

    Source sentences

    Summary
    Fibrotic area, DNA damage (γ-H2AX+ /53BP1+ CD90+ /XRCC1+ CD90+ ), and inflammation (CD14+ /CD68+ ) biomarkers in LV myocardium displayed a pattern opposite to that of LVEF among all groups (all P<.001).
    2 context sentences
    Summary · context
    By day 60, LVEF was highest in the SC and lowest in the CRS, significantly lower in the DCM than in other treatment groups, lower in the CRS-Mel and CRS-Ex4 than in the CRS-Mel-Ex4, and lower in the CRS-Mel than in the CRS-Ex4, whereas LV chamber size and histopathology score showed a pattern opposi…
    Summary · context
    Adult male SD rats (n=48) were randomly and equally divided into sham control (SC), dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) (doxorubicin 7 mg/kg i.p. every five days/4 doses), CRS (defined as DCM+CKD) only, CRS-Mel (20 mg/kg/d), CRS-Ex4 (10 μg/kg/d), and CRS-Mel-Ex4 groups.

    In this study, Exenatide (exendin-4) was a lab tool or a carrier, part of a mix, or the subject of a lab method. This result is not evidence about taking Exenatide (exendin-4).

  16. 56AnimalNot a test of Exenatide (exendin-4) aloneAnimal study (in vivo)Mechanism

    In rats with cardiorenal syndrome, melatonin plus exendin‑4 produced lower myocardial inflammation biomarkers than exendin‑4 alone.

    In plain wordsIn rats with cardiorenal syndrome, melatonin plus exendin‑4 produced lower myocardial inflammation biomarkers than exendin‑4 alone.

    Outcome
    DecreaseMyocardial inflammation biomarkers versus exendin-4 alone
    Study

    ratn: not reported in source

    Cardiorenal syndrome
    Comparator
    exendin-4 alone
    Outcome group
    Inflammation markers · Cardiovascular

    Source sentences

    Summary
    Fibrotic area, DNA damage (γ-H2AX+ /53BP1+ CD90+ /XRCC1+ CD90+ ), and inflammation (CD14+ /CD68+ ) biomarkers in LV myocardium displayed a pattern opposite to that of LVEF among all groups (all P<.001).
    2 context sentences
    Summary · context
    By day 60, LVEF was highest in the SC and lowest in the CRS, significantly lower in the DCM than in other treatment groups, lower in the CRS-Mel and CRS-Ex4 than in the CRS-Mel-Ex4, and lower in the CRS-Mel than in the CRS-Ex4, whereas LV chamber size and histopathology score showed a pattern opposi…
    Summary · context
    Adult male SD rats (n=48) were randomly and equally divided into sham control (SC), dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) (doxorubicin 7 mg/kg i.p. every five days/4 doses), CRS (defined as DCM+CKD) only, CRS-Mel (20 mg/kg/d), CRS-Ex4 (10 μg/kg/d), and CRS-Mel-Ex4 groups.

    In this study, Exenatide (exendin-4) was a lab tool or a carrier, part of a mix, or the subject of a lab method. This result is not evidence about taking Exenatide (exendin-4).

  17. 57AnimalNot a test of Exenatide (exendin-4) aloneAnimal study (in vivo)Efficacy outcome

    In rats with cardiorenal syndrome, melatonin plus exendin‑4 produced higher left ventricular ejection fraction than dilated cardiomyopathy.

    In plain wordsIn rats with cardiorenal syndrome, melatonin plus exendin‑4 produced higher left ventricular ejection fraction than dilated cardiomyopathy.

    Outcome
    IncreaseLeft ventricular ejection fraction versus dilated cardiomyopathy
    Study

    ratn: not reported in source

    Cardiorenal syndrome
    Comparator
    dilated cardiomyopathy
    Outcome group
    Heart function · Cardiovascular

    Source sentences

    Summary
    By day 60, LVEF was highest in the SC and lowest in the CRS, significantly lower in the DCM than in other treatment groups, lower in the CRS-Mel and CRS-Ex4 than in the CRS-Mel-Ex4, and lower in the CRS-Mel than in the CRS-Ex4, whereas LV chamber size and histopathology score showed a pattern opposi…
    1 context sentence
    Summary · context
    Adult male SD rats (n=48) were randomly and equally divided into sham control (SC), dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) (doxorubicin 7 mg/kg i.p. every five days/4 doses), CRS (defined as DCM+CKD) only, CRS-Mel (20 mg/kg/d), CRS-Ex4 (10 μg/kg/d), and CRS-Mel-Ex4 groups.

    In this study, Exenatide (exendin-4) was a lab tool or a carrier, part of a mix, or the subject of a lab method. This result is not evidence about taking Exenatide (exendin-4).

  18. 58AnimalNot a test of Exenatide (exendin-4) aloneAnimal study (in vivo)Efficacy outcome

    In rats with cardiorenal syndrome, melatonin plus exendin‑4 produced lower left ventricular chamber size than dilated cardiomyopathy.

    In plain wordsIn rats with cardiorenal syndrome, melatonin plus exendin‑4 produced lower left ventricular chamber size than dilated cardiomyopathy.

    Outcome
    DecreaseLeft ventricular chamber size versus dilated cardiomyopathy
    Study

    ratn: not reported in source

    Cardiorenal syndrome
    Comparator
    dilated cardiomyopathy
    Outcome group
    Heart function · Cardiovascular

    Source sentences

    Summary
    By day 60, LVEF was highest in the SC and lowest in the CRS, significantly lower in the DCM than in other treatment groups, lower in the CRS-Mel and CRS-Ex4 than in the CRS-Mel-Ex4, and lower in the CRS-Mel than in the CRS-Ex4, whereas LV chamber size and histopathology score showed a pattern opposi…
    1 context sentence
    Summary · context
    Adult male SD rats (n=48) were randomly and equally divided into sham control (SC), dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) (doxorubicin 7 mg/kg i.p. every five days/4 doses), CRS (defined as DCM+CKD) only, CRS-Mel (20 mg/kg/d), CRS-Ex4 (10 μg/kg/d), and CRS-Mel-Ex4 groups.

    In this study, Exenatide (exendin-4) was a lab tool or a carrier, part of a mix, or the subject of a lab method. This result is not evidence about taking Exenatide (exendin-4).

  19. 59AnimalNot a test of Exenatide (exendin-4) aloneAnimal study (in vivo)Efficacy outcome

    In rats with cardiorenal syndrome, melatonin plus exendin‑4 produced lower cardiac histopathology score than dilated cardiomyopathy.

    In plain wordsIn rats with cardiorenal syndrome, melatonin plus exendin‑4 produced lower cardiac histopathology score than dilated cardiomyopathy.

    Outcome
    DecreaseCardiac histopathology score versus dilated cardiomyopathy
    Study

    ratn: not reported in source

    Cardiorenal syndrome
    Comparator
    dilated cardiomyopathy
    Outcome group
    Heart function · Cardiovascular

    Source sentences

    Summary
    By day 60, LVEF was highest in the SC and lowest in the CRS, significantly lower in the DCM than in other treatment groups, lower in the CRS-Mel and CRS-Ex4 than in the CRS-Mel-Ex4, and lower in the CRS-Mel than in the CRS-Ex4, whereas LV chamber size and histopathology score showed a pattern opposi…
    1 context sentence
    Summary · context
    Adult male SD rats (n=48) were randomly and equally divided into sham control (SC), dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) (doxorubicin 7 mg/kg i.p. every five days/4 doses), CRS (defined as DCM+CKD) only, CRS-Mel (20 mg/kg/d), CRS-Ex4 (10 μg/kg/d), and CRS-Mel-Ex4 groups.

    In this study, Exenatide (exendin-4) was a lab tool or a carrier, part of a mix, or the subject of a lab method. This result is not evidence about taking Exenatide (exendin-4).

  20. 60AnimalNot a test of Exenatide (exendin-4) aloneAnimal study (in vivo)Efficacy outcome

    In rats with cardiorenal syndrome, melatonin plus exendin‑4 produced lower plasma creatinine than dilated cardiomyopathy.

    In plain wordsIn rats with cardiorenal syndrome, melatonin plus exendin‑4 produced lower plasma creatinine than dilated cardiomyopathy.

    Outcome
    DecreasePlasma creatinine versus dilated cardiomyopathy
    Study

    ratn: not reported in source

    Cardiorenal syndrome
    Comparator
    dilated cardiomyopathy
    Outcome group
    Kidney function · Kidney and urinary

    Source sentences

    Summary
    Plasma creatinine level was highest in the CRS and lowest in the SC and progressively decreased from the CRS-Mel, CRS-Ex4, CRS-Mel-Ex4 to DCM (P<.0001).
    2 context sentences
    Summary · context
    By day 60, LVEF was highest in the SC and lowest in the CRS, significantly lower in the DCM than in other treatment groups, lower in the CRS-Mel and CRS-Ex4 than in the CRS-Mel-Ex4, and lower in the CRS-Mel than in the CRS-Ex4, whereas LV chamber size and histopathology score showed a pattern opposi…
    Summary · context
    Adult male SD rats (n=48) were randomly and equally divided into sham control (SC), dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) (doxorubicin 7 mg/kg i.p. every five days/4 doses), CRS (defined as DCM+CKD) only, CRS-Mel (20 mg/kg/d), CRS-Ex4 (10 μg/kg/d), and CRS-Mel-Ex4 groups.

    In this study, Exenatide (exendin-4) was a lab tool or a carrier, part of a mix, or the subject of a lab method. This result is not evidence about taking Exenatide (exendin-4).

  21. 61AnimalNot a test of Exenatide (exendin-4) aloneAnimal study (in vivo)Mechanism

    In rats with cardiorenal syndrome, melatonin plus exendin‑4 produced lower myocardial protein biomarker panels than dilated cardiomyopathy.

    In plain wordsIn rats with cardiorenal syndrome, melatonin plus exendin‑4 produced lower myocardial protein biomarker panels than dilated cardiomyopathy.

    Outcome
    DecreaseMyocardial protein biomarker panels versus dilated cardiomyopathy
    Study

    ratn: not reported in source

    Cardiorenal syndrome
    Comparator
    dilated cardiomyopathy
    Outcome group
    Receptor activity and mechanism · Cardiovascular

    Source sentences

    Summary
    Protein expressions of inflammation (TNF-α/NF-κB/MMP-2/MMP-9/IL-1β), apoptosis/DNA damage (Bax/c-caspase-3/c-PARP/γ-H2AX), fibrosis (Smad3/TGF-β), oxidative stress (NOX-1/NOX-2/NOX-4/oxidized protein),
    3 context sentences
    Summary · context
    cardiac hypertrophy/pressure overload (BNP/β-MHC), and cardiac integrity (Cx43/α-MHC) biomarkers in LV myocardium showed an opposite pattern compared to that of LVEF among all groups (all P<.001).
    Summary · context
    By day 60, LVEF was highest in the SC and lowest in the CRS, significantly lower in the DCM than in other treatment groups, lower in the CRS-Mel and CRS-Ex4 than in the CRS-Mel-Ex4, and lower in the CRS-Mel than in the CRS-Ex4, whereas LV chamber size and histopathology score showed a pattern opposi…
    Summary · context
    Adult male SD rats (n=48) were randomly and equally divided into sham control (SC), dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) (doxorubicin 7 mg/kg i.p. every five days/4 doses), CRS (defined as DCM+CKD) only, CRS-Mel (20 mg/kg/d), CRS-Ex4 (10 μg/kg/d), and CRS-Mel-Ex4 groups.

    In this study, Exenatide (exendin-4) was a lab tool or a carrier, part of a mix, or the subject of a lab method. This result is not evidence about taking Exenatide (exendin-4).

  22. 62AnimalNot a test of Exenatide (exendin-4) aloneAnimal study (in vivo)Efficacy outcome

    In rats with cardiorenal syndrome, melatonin plus exendin‑4 produced lower myocardial fibrotic area than dilated cardiomyopathy.

    In plain wordsIn rats with cardiorenal syndrome, melatonin plus exendin‑4 produced lower myocardial fibrotic area than dilated cardiomyopathy.

    Outcome
    DecreaseMyocardial fibrotic area versus dilated cardiomyopathy
    Study

    ratn: not reported in source

    Cardiorenal syndrome
    Comparator
    dilated cardiomyopathy
    Outcome group
    Heart function · Cardiovascular

    Source sentences

    Summary
    Fibrotic area, DNA damage (γ-H2AX+ /53BP1+ CD90+ /XRCC1+ CD90+ ), and inflammation (CD14+ /CD68+ ) biomarkers in LV myocardium displayed a pattern opposite to that of LVEF among all groups (all P<.001).
    2 context sentences
    Summary · context
    By day 60, LVEF was highest in the SC and lowest in the CRS, significantly lower in the DCM than in other treatment groups, lower in the CRS-Mel and CRS-Ex4 than in the CRS-Mel-Ex4, and lower in the CRS-Mel than in the CRS-Ex4, whereas LV chamber size and histopathology score showed a pattern opposi…
    Summary · context
    Adult male SD rats (n=48) were randomly and equally divided into sham control (SC), dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) (doxorubicin 7 mg/kg i.p. every five days/4 doses), CRS (defined as DCM+CKD) only, CRS-Mel (20 mg/kg/d), CRS-Ex4 (10 μg/kg/d), and CRS-Mel-Ex4 groups.

    In this study, Exenatide (exendin-4) was a lab tool or a carrier, part of a mix, or the subject of a lab method. This result is not evidence about taking Exenatide (exendin-4).

  23. 63AnimalNot a test of Exenatide (exendin-4) aloneAnimal study (in vivo)Mechanism

    In rats with cardiorenal syndrome, melatonin plus exendin‑4 produced lower myocardial dna damage biomarkers than dilated cardiomyopathy.

    In plain wordsIn rats with cardiorenal syndrome, melatonin plus exendin‑4 produced lower myocardial dna damage biomarkers than dilated cardiomyopathy.

    Outcome
    DecreaseMyocardial DNA damage biomarkers versus dilated cardiomyopathy
    Study

    ratn: not reported in source

    Cardiorenal syndrome
    Comparator
    dilated cardiomyopathy
    Outcome group
    Heart function · Cardiovascular

    Source sentences

    Summary
    Fibrotic area, DNA damage (γ-H2AX+ /53BP1+ CD90+ /XRCC1+ CD90+ ), and inflammation (CD14+ /CD68+ ) biomarkers in LV myocardium displayed a pattern opposite to that of LVEF among all groups (all P<.001).
    2 context sentences
    Summary · context
    By day 60, LVEF was highest in the SC and lowest in the CRS, significantly lower in the DCM than in other treatment groups, lower in the CRS-Mel and CRS-Ex4 than in the CRS-Mel-Ex4, and lower in the CRS-Mel than in the CRS-Ex4, whereas LV chamber size and histopathology score showed a pattern opposi…
    Summary · context
    Adult male SD rats (n=48) were randomly and equally divided into sham control (SC), dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) (doxorubicin 7 mg/kg i.p. every five days/4 doses), CRS (defined as DCM+CKD) only, CRS-Mel (20 mg/kg/d), CRS-Ex4 (10 μg/kg/d), and CRS-Mel-Ex4 groups.

    In this study, Exenatide (exendin-4) was a lab tool or a carrier, part of a mix, or the subject of a lab method. This result is not evidence about taking Exenatide (exendin-4).

  24. 64AnimalNot a test of Exenatide (exendin-4) aloneAnimal study (in vivo)Mechanism

    In rats with cardiorenal syndrome, melatonin plus exendin‑4 produced lower myocardial inflammation biomarkers than dilated cardiomyopathy.

    In plain wordsIn rats with cardiorenal syndrome, melatonin plus exendin‑4 produced lower myocardial inflammation biomarkers than dilated cardiomyopathy.

    Outcome
    DecreaseMyocardial inflammation biomarkers versus dilated cardiomyopathy
    Study

    ratn: not reported in source

    Cardiorenal syndrome
    Comparator
    dilated cardiomyopathy
    Outcome group
    Inflammation markers · Cardiovascular

    Source sentences

    Summary
    Fibrotic area, DNA damage (γ-H2AX+ /53BP1+ CD90+ /XRCC1+ CD90+ ), and inflammation (CD14+ /CD68+ ) biomarkers in LV myocardium displayed a pattern opposite to that of LVEF among all groups (all P<.001).
    2 context sentences
    Summary · context
    By day 60, LVEF was highest in the SC and lowest in the CRS, significantly lower in the DCM than in other treatment groups, lower in the CRS-Mel and CRS-Ex4 than in the CRS-Mel-Ex4, and lower in the CRS-Mel than in the CRS-Ex4, whereas LV chamber size and histopathology score showed a pattern opposi…
    Summary · context
    Adult male SD rats (n=48) were randomly and equally divided into sham control (SC), dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) (doxorubicin 7 mg/kg i.p. every five days/4 doses), CRS (defined as DCM+CKD) only, CRS-Mel (20 mg/kg/d), CRS-Ex4 (10 μg/kg/d), and CRS-Mel-Ex4 groups.

    In this study, Exenatide (exendin-4) was a lab tool or a carrier, part of a mix, or the subject of a lab method. This result is not evidence about taking Exenatide (exendin-4).

  25. 65AnimalNot a test of Exenatide (exendin-4) aloneAnimal study (in vivo)Efficacy outcome

    In rats with cardiorenal syndrome, melatonin plus exendin‑4 produced lower left ventricular ejection fraction than sham control.

    In plain wordsIn rats with cardiorenal syndrome, melatonin plus exendin‑4 produced lower left ventricular ejection fraction than sham control.

    Outcome
    DecreaseLeft ventricular ejection fraction versus sham control
    Study

    ratn: not reported in source

    Cardiorenal syndrome
    Comparator
    sham control
    Outcome group
    Heart function · Cardiovascular

    Source sentences

    Summary
    By day 60, LVEF was highest in the SC and lowest in the CRS, significantly lower in the DCM than in other treatment groups, lower in the CRS-Mel and CRS-Ex4 than in the CRS-Mel-Ex4, and lower in the CRS-Mel than in the CRS-Ex4, whereas LV chamber size and histopathology score showed a pattern opposi…
    1 context sentence
    Summary · context
    Adult male SD rats (n=48) were randomly and equally divided into sham control (SC), dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) (doxorubicin 7 mg/kg i.p. every five days/4 doses), CRS (defined as DCM+CKD) only, CRS-Mel (20 mg/kg/d), CRS-Ex4 (10 μg/kg/d), and CRS-Mel-Ex4 groups.

    In this study, Exenatide (exendin-4) was a lab tool or a carrier, part of a mix, or the subject of a lab method. This result is not evidence about taking Exenatide (exendin-4).

  26. 66AnimalNot a test of Exenatide (exendin-4) aloneAnimal study (in vivo)Efficacy outcome

    In rats with cardiorenal syndrome, melatonin plus exendin‑4 produced higher left ventricular chamber size than sham control.

    In plain wordsIn rats with cardiorenal syndrome, melatonin plus exendin‑4 produced higher left ventricular chamber size than sham control.

    Outcome
    IncreaseLeft ventricular chamber size versus sham control
    Study

    ratn: not reported in source

    Cardiorenal syndrome
    Comparator
    sham control
    Outcome group
    Heart function · Cardiovascular

    Source sentences

    Summary
    By day 60, LVEF was highest in the SC and lowest in the CRS, significantly lower in the DCM than in other treatment groups, lower in the CRS-Mel and CRS-Ex4 than in the CRS-Mel-Ex4, and lower in the CRS-Mel than in the CRS-Ex4, whereas LV chamber size and histopathology score showed a pattern opposi…
    1 context sentence
    Summary · context
    Adult male SD rats (n=48) were randomly and equally divided into sham control (SC), dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) (doxorubicin 7 mg/kg i.p. every five days/4 doses), CRS (defined as DCM+CKD) only, CRS-Mel (20 mg/kg/d), CRS-Ex4 (10 μg/kg/d), and CRS-Mel-Ex4 groups.

    In this study, Exenatide (exendin-4) was a lab tool or a carrier, part of a mix, or the subject of a lab method. This result is not evidence about taking Exenatide (exendin-4).

  27. 67AnimalNot a test of Exenatide (exendin-4) aloneAnimal study (in vivo)Efficacy outcome

    In rats with cardiorenal syndrome, melatonin plus exendin‑4 produced higher cardiac histopathology score than sham control.

    In plain wordsIn rats with cardiorenal syndrome, melatonin plus exendin‑4 produced higher cardiac histopathology score than sham control.

    Outcome
    IncreaseCardiac histopathology score versus sham control
    Study

    ratn: not reported in source

    Cardiorenal syndrome
    Comparator
    sham control
    Outcome group
    Heart function · Cardiovascular

    Source sentences

    Summary
    By day 60, LVEF was highest in the SC and lowest in the CRS, significantly lower in the DCM than in other treatment groups, lower in the CRS-Mel and CRS-Ex4 than in the CRS-Mel-Ex4, and lower in the CRS-Mel than in the CRS-Ex4, whereas LV chamber size and histopathology score showed a pattern opposi…
    1 context sentence
    Summary · context
    Adult male SD rats (n=48) were randomly and equally divided into sham control (SC), dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) (doxorubicin 7 mg/kg i.p. every five days/4 doses), CRS (defined as DCM+CKD) only, CRS-Mel (20 mg/kg/d), CRS-Ex4 (10 μg/kg/d), and CRS-Mel-Ex4 groups.

    In this study, Exenatide (exendin-4) was a lab tool or a carrier, part of a mix, or the subject of a lab method. This result is not evidence about taking Exenatide (exendin-4).

  28. 68AnimalNot a test of Exenatide (exendin-4) aloneAnimal study (in vivo)Efficacy outcome

    In rats with cardiorenal syndrome, melatonin plus exendin‑4 produced higher plasma creatinine than sham control.

    In plain wordsIn rats with cardiorenal syndrome, melatonin plus exendin‑4 produced higher plasma creatinine than sham control.

    Outcome
    IncreasePlasma creatinine versus sham control
    Study

    ratn: not reported in source

    Cardiorenal syndrome
    Comparator
    sham control
    Outcome group
    Kidney function · Kidney and urinary

    Source sentences

    Summary
    Plasma creatinine level was highest in the CRS and lowest in the SC and progressively decreased from the CRS-Mel, CRS-Ex4, CRS-Mel-Ex4 to DCM (P<.0001).
    2 context sentences
    Summary · context
    By day 60, LVEF was highest in the SC and lowest in the CRS, significantly lower in the DCM than in other treatment groups, lower in the CRS-Mel and CRS-Ex4 than in the CRS-Mel-Ex4, and lower in the CRS-Mel than in the CRS-Ex4, whereas LV chamber size and histopathology score showed a pattern opposi…
    Summary · context
    Adult male SD rats (n=48) were randomly and equally divided into sham control (SC), dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) (doxorubicin 7 mg/kg i.p. every five days/4 doses), CRS (defined as DCM+CKD) only, CRS-Mel (20 mg/kg/d), CRS-Ex4 (10 μg/kg/d), and CRS-Mel-Ex4 groups.

    In this study, Exenatide (exendin-4) was a lab tool or a carrier, part of a mix, or the subject of a lab method. This result is not evidence about taking Exenatide (exendin-4).

  29. 69AnimalNot a test of Exenatide (exendin-4) aloneAnimal study (in vivo)Mechanism

    In rats with cardiorenal syndrome, melatonin plus exendin‑4 produced higher myocardial protein biomarker panels than sham control.

    In plain wordsIn rats with cardiorenal syndrome, melatonin plus exendin‑4 produced higher myocardial protein biomarker panels than sham control.

    Outcome
    IncreaseMyocardial protein biomarker panels versus sham control
    Study

    ratn: not reported in source

    Cardiorenal syndrome
    Comparator
    sham control
    Outcome group
    Receptor activity and mechanism · Cardiovascular

    Source sentences

    Summary
    Protein expressions of inflammation (TNF-α/NF-κB/MMP-2/MMP-9/IL-1β), apoptosis/DNA damage (Bax/c-caspase-3/c-PARP/γ-H2AX), fibrosis (Smad3/TGF-β), oxidative stress (NOX-1/NOX-2/NOX-4/oxidized protein),
    3 context sentences
    Summary · context
    cardiac hypertrophy/pressure overload (BNP/β-MHC), and cardiac integrity (Cx43/α-MHC) biomarkers in LV myocardium showed an opposite pattern compared to that of LVEF among all groups (all P<.001).
    Summary · context
    By day 60, LVEF was highest in the SC and lowest in the CRS, significantly lower in the DCM than in other treatment groups, lower in the CRS-Mel and CRS-Ex4 than in the CRS-Mel-Ex4, and lower in the CRS-Mel than in the CRS-Ex4, whereas LV chamber size and histopathology score showed a pattern opposi…
    Summary · context
    Adult male SD rats (n=48) were randomly and equally divided into sham control (SC), dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) (doxorubicin 7 mg/kg i.p. every five days/4 doses), CRS (defined as DCM+CKD) only, CRS-Mel (20 mg/kg/d), CRS-Ex4 (10 μg/kg/d), and CRS-Mel-Ex4 groups.

    In this study, Exenatide (exendin-4) was a lab tool or a carrier, part of a mix, or the subject of a lab method. This result is not evidence about taking Exenatide (exendin-4).

  30. 70AnimalNot a test of Exenatide (exendin-4) aloneAnimal study (in vivo)Efficacy outcome

    In rats with cardiorenal syndrome, melatonin plus exendin‑4 produced higher myocardial fibrotic area than sham control.

    In plain wordsIn rats with cardiorenal syndrome, melatonin plus exendin‑4 produced higher myocardial fibrotic area than sham control.

    Outcome
    IncreaseMyocardial fibrotic area versus sham control
    Study

    ratn: not reported in source

    Cardiorenal syndrome
    Comparator
    sham control
    Outcome group
    Heart function · Cardiovascular

    Source sentences

    Summary
    Fibrotic area, DNA damage (γ-H2AX+ /53BP1+ CD90+ /XRCC1+ CD90+ ), and inflammation (CD14+ /CD68+ ) biomarkers in LV myocardium displayed a pattern opposite to that of LVEF among all groups (all P<.001).
    2 context sentences
    Summary · context
    By day 60, LVEF was highest in the SC and lowest in the CRS, significantly lower in the DCM than in other treatment groups, lower in the CRS-Mel and CRS-Ex4 than in the CRS-Mel-Ex4, and lower in the CRS-Mel than in the CRS-Ex4, whereas LV chamber size and histopathology score showed a pattern opposi…
    Summary · context
    Adult male SD rats (n=48) were randomly and equally divided into sham control (SC), dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) (doxorubicin 7 mg/kg i.p. every five days/4 doses), CRS (defined as DCM+CKD) only, CRS-Mel (20 mg/kg/d), CRS-Ex4 (10 μg/kg/d), and CRS-Mel-Ex4 groups.

    In this study, Exenatide (exendin-4) was a lab tool or a carrier, part of a mix, or the subject of a lab method. This result is not evidence about taking Exenatide (exendin-4).

  31. 71AnimalNot a test of Exenatide (exendin-4) aloneAnimal study (in vivo)Mechanism

    In rats with cardiorenal syndrome, melatonin plus exendin‑4 produced higher myocardial dna damage biomarkers than sham control.

    In plain wordsIn rats with cardiorenal syndrome, melatonin plus exendin‑4 produced higher myocardial dna damage biomarkers than sham control.

    Outcome
    IncreaseMyocardial DNA damage biomarkers versus sham control
    Study

    ratn: not reported in source

    Cardiorenal syndrome
    Comparator
    sham control
    Outcome group
    Heart function · Cardiovascular

    Source sentences

    Summary
    Fibrotic area, DNA damage (γ-H2AX+ /53BP1+ CD90+ /XRCC1+ CD90+ ), and inflammation (CD14+ /CD68+ ) biomarkers in LV myocardium displayed a pattern opposite to that of LVEF among all groups (all P<.001).
    2 context sentences
    Summary · context
    By day 60, LVEF was highest in the SC and lowest in the CRS, significantly lower in the DCM than in other treatment groups, lower in the CRS-Mel and CRS-Ex4 than in the CRS-Mel-Ex4, and lower in the CRS-Mel than in the CRS-Ex4, whereas LV chamber size and histopathology score showed a pattern opposi…
    Summary · context
    Adult male SD rats (n=48) were randomly and equally divided into sham control (SC), dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) (doxorubicin 7 mg/kg i.p. every five days/4 doses), CRS (defined as DCM+CKD) only, CRS-Mel (20 mg/kg/d), CRS-Ex4 (10 μg/kg/d), and CRS-Mel-Ex4 groups.

    In this study, Exenatide (exendin-4) was a lab tool or a carrier, part of a mix, or the subject of a lab method. This result is not evidence about taking Exenatide (exendin-4).

  32. 72AnimalNot a test of Exenatide (exendin-4) aloneAnimal study (in vivo)Mechanism

    In rats with cardiorenal syndrome, melatonin plus exendin‑4 produced higher myocardial inflammation biomarkers than sham control.

    In plain wordsIn rats with cardiorenal syndrome, melatonin plus exendin‑4 produced higher myocardial inflammation biomarkers than sham control.

    Outcome
    IncreaseMyocardial inflammation biomarkers versus sham control
    Study

    ratn: not reported in source

    Cardiorenal syndrome
    Comparator
    sham control
    Outcome group
    Inflammation markers · Cardiovascular

    Source sentences

    Summary
    Fibrotic area, DNA damage (γ-H2AX+ /53BP1+ CD90+ /XRCC1+ CD90+ ), and inflammation (CD14+ /CD68+ ) biomarkers in LV myocardium displayed a pattern opposite to that of LVEF among all groups (all P<.001).
    2 context sentences
    Summary · context
    By day 60, LVEF was highest in the SC and lowest in the CRS, significantly lower in the DCM than in other treatment groups, lower in the CRS-Mel and CRS-Ex4 than in the CRS-Mel-Ex4, and lower in the CRS-Mel than in the CRS-Ex4, whereas LV chamber size and histopathology score showed a pattern opposi…
    Summary · context
    Adult male SD rats (n=48) were randomly and equally divided into sham control (SC), dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) (doxorubicin 7 mg/kg i.p. every five days/4 doses), CRS (defined as DCM+CKD) only, CRS-Mel (20 mg/kg/d), CRS-Ex4 (10 μg/kg/d), and CRS-Mel-Ex4 groups.

    In this study, Exenatide (exendin-4) was a lab tool or a carrier, part of a mix, or the subject of a lab method. This result is not evidence about taking Exenatide (exendin-4).

  33. 73LabNot a test of Exenatide (exendin-4) aloneIn vitro (cells)Mechanism

    In H9c2 cells, melatonin and exendin‑4 treatments reversed injury-associated increases in oxidative stress, damage, apoptosis and senescence biomarkers.

    In plain wordsIn cells, melatonin and exendin‑4 treatments reversed injury marker increases compared with doxorubicin/p-cresol treatment.

    Outcome
    DecreaseCellular injury biomarker panels
    Study

    n: not reported in source

    Doxorubicin/p-cresol-treated H9c2 cells
    Comparator
    Doxorubicin/p-cresol treatment
    Outcome group
    Receptor activity and mechanism · Cardiovascular

    Source sentences

    Summary
    In vitro results showed protein expressions of oxidative stress (NOX-1/NOX-2/oxidized protein), DNA/mitochondrial damage (γ-H2AX/cytosolic cytochrome c), apoptosis (cleaved caspase-3/PARP), and senescence (β-galactosidase cells) biomarkers were upregulated,
    1 context sentence
    Summary · context
    whereas mitochondrial ATP level was decreased in doxorubicin/p-cresol-treated H9c2 cells that were revised by Mel and Ex4 treatments (all P<.001).

    In this study, Exenatide (exendin-4) was a lab tool or a carrier, part of a mix, or the subject of a lab method. This result is not evidence about taking Exenatide (exendin-4).

  34. 74LabNot a test of Exenatide (exendin-4) aloneIn vitro (cells)Mechanism

    In H9c2 cells, melatonin and exendin‑4 treatments reversed the mitochondrial ATP decrease induced by doxorubicin/p-cresol.

    In plain wordsIn cells, melatonin and exendin‑4 treatments reversed the loss of mitochondrial ATP compared with doxorubicin/p-cresol treatment.

    Outcome
    IncreaseMitochondrial ATP
    Study

    n: not reported in source

    Doxorubicin/p-cresol-treated H9c2 cells
    Comparator
    Doxorubicin/p-cresol treatment
    Outcome group
    Mitochondrial function · Cardiovascular

    Source sentences

    Summary
    whereas mitochondrial ATP level was decreased in doxorubicin/p-cresol-treated H9c2 cells that were revised by Mel and Ex4 treatments (all P<.001).

    In this study, Exenatide (exendin-4) was a lab tool or a carrier, part of a mix, or the subject of a lab method. This result is not evidence about taking Exenatide (exendin-4).

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  1. Version 2Current

    22 Oct 2026, 02:26 UTC

    Study results updated

  2. Version 1

    21 Oct 2026, 18:59 UTC

    First added · source update from Europe PMC

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