Inotropic and diuretic effects of GLP-1 and GLP-1 agonists
First Claim
1. A method for treating hypertension in an individual in need thereof comprising administering to the individual a therapeutically effective amount of a GLP-1 peptide comprising the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO. 3 to treat hypertension.
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Abstract
Methods for increasing urine flow are disclosed, comprising administration of an effective amount of GLP-1, an exendin, or an exendin or GLP-1 agonist. Methods for increasing urinary sodium excretion and decreasing urinary potassium concentration are also disclosed. The methods are useful for treating conditions or disorders associated with toxic hypervolemia, such as renal failure, congestive heart failure, nephrotic syndrome, cirrhosis, pulmonary edema, and hypertension. The present invention also relates to methods for inducing an inotropic response comprising administration of an effective amount of GLP-1, an exendin, or an exendin or GLP-1 agonist. These methods are useful for treating conditions or disorders that can be alleviated by an increase in cardiac contractility such as congestive heart failure. Pharmaceutical compositions for use in the methods of the invention are also disclosed.
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- 1. A method for treating hypertension in an individual in need thereof comprising administering to the individual a therapeutically effective amount of a GLP-1 peptide comprising the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO. 3 to treat hypertension.
- 7. A method for treating hypertension in an individual in need thereof comprising peripherally administering to the individual a therapeutically effective amount of a pharmaceutical composition comprising a GLP-1 peptide comprising the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO. 3 and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier to treat hypertension.
- 11. A method for treating hypertension in an individual in need thereof comprising administering to the individual a therapeutically effective amount of a GLP-1 peptide having at least 95% sequence identity to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO. 3 to treat hypertension.
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12. The method of claim wherein the GLP-1 peptide is administered peripherally.
- 14. A method for treating hypertension in an individual in need thereof comprising administering to the individual a therapeutically effective amount of a GLP-1 peptide having at least 90% sequence identity to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO. 3 to treat hypertension.
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