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1229-P: Dapagliflozin Improves Liver Dysfunction in Parallel with a Decrease in Serum Soluble DPP-4/CD26 Level in Type 2 Diabetic Patients with Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease

Published in Diabetes • Jun 1, 2019
Authors:
Kanako Kato
,
Yoshimasa Aso
,
Teruo Jojima

Abstract

Objective: Serum levels of soluble DPP-4/CD26 are elevated in patients with type 2 diabetes and nonalcoholic fatty disease (NAFLD). Hepatocyte-secreted sDPP-4 induce directly adipose inflammation and insulin resistance in the liver. SGLT2 inhibitors reduce hepatic steatosis by inhibiting hepatic de ...

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