Abstract
BackgroundDiabetic cardiomyopathy (DCM) is linked to disturbance in cardiac glucose handling and increased cardiac glycogen storage. This study tested the potential role of sacubitril/valsartan on the progression of DCM in high fat diet (HFD)/streptozotocin (STZ)-induced type 2 diabetic rats compared to valsartan alone, including their effects on the cardiac glycophagy process. Materials and MethodsRats were fed on HFD for 6 weeks followed by single low-dose STZ (35 mg/kg). After confirming hyperglycemia, diabetic rats were continued on HFD and divided into three subgroups: Untreated-diabetic, Valsartan-treated diabetic and Sacubitril/valsartan-treated diabetic groups; in addition to a control group. Changes in ECG, blood glucose, serum insulin, lipid profile, and Homeostasis model of assessment of insulin resistance (HOMA-IR) were assessed and the degree of cardiac fibrosis was examined. Cardiac glycogen content and glycophagy process were evaluated. ResultsSacubitril/valsartan administration to diabetic rats resulted in improvement of metabolic changes more than valsartan alone. Also, sacubitril/valsartan effectively prevented diabetes-associated cardiac hypertrophy, QTc prolongation, and fibrosis. Finally, cardiac glycogen concentrations in diabetic rats were decreased by sacubitril/valsartan combination, coupled with significant induction of glycophagy process in the diabetic rats’ heart. ConclusionSacubitril/valsartan therapy provides a more favorable metabolic and cardioprotective response compared to valsartan alone in a rat model of DCM. These findings may be due to a direct cardioprotective impact of sacubitril/valsartan and secondary beneficial effects of improved hyperglycemia and dyslipidemia. In addition, these beneficial cardiac effects could be attributed to the induction of the glycophagy process and alleviating cardiac glycogen overload.
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