- ICH GCP
- US Clinical Trials Registry
- Clinical Trial NCT01155206
Acute Regulation of Intestinal and Hepatic Lipoprotein Production by Glucagon (Glucagon)
Study Overview
Detailed Description
Potential role of glucagon in intestinal and hepatic lipoprotein production. Although glucagon, the main hormone that opposes insulin action, is known to exert profound effects on carbohydrate (stimulation of hepatic glucose production) and fatty acid metabolism (stimulation of hepatic b-oxidation and ketogenesis), its potential role in the regulation of lipoprotein metabolism has been largely overlooked and the mechanism whereby glucagon modulates hepatic lipid metabolism in humans has not previously been examined. Longuet et al recently showed that glucagon receptor (Gcgr) signaling is essential for control of hepatic lipid homeostasis in mice (44). They showed that Gcgr-/- mice exhibit higher plasma TG levels and increased hepatic TG production compared to littermate controls. Conversely, glucagon administration to wildtype mice decreased hepatic lipid production and plasma TGs. A combination of microarray and RealTime PCR analyses demonstrated that a period of fasting increased the expression of genes regulating fatty acid b-oxidation in +/+ but not in Gcgr-/- mice. Furthermore, exogenous glucagon administration mimicked the increase in expression of enzymes involved in b-oxidation during fasting in +/+ mice. Enzymes involved in fatty acid synthesis were not regulated by exogenous glucagon. Gcgr-/- mice were much more susceptible to the accumulation of lipids in the liver, known to be associated with the development of non-alcoholic steatohepatitis. To date, glucagon regulation of intestinal lipoprotein production has not been examined in animals or humans.
There is convincing evidence from mouse studies that glucagon plays a major role in the regulation of hepatic lipoprotein production and may also play a role in intestinal lipoprotein assembly and secretion. Ours will be the first study to examine the role of glucagon in hepatic and intestinal lipoprotein production in humans. Since inhibition of glucagon receptor activity is currently being explored as a therapeutic approach for the treatment of Type 2 diabetes, our study will provide important information regarding potential implications of this therapeutic approach for control of lipid homeostasis and general metabolic health.
Study Type
Enrollment (Actual)
Phase
- Phase 4
Contacts and Locations
Study Locations
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Ontario
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Toronto,, Ontario, Canada, M5G 2C4
- University Health Network, Toronto General Hospital
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Participation Criteria
Eligibility Criteria
Ages Eligible for Study
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
Genders Eligible for Study
Description
Inclusion Criteria:
- Men and women, aged 18 to 40 years
- Body mass index 20 kg/m2 to 25 kg/m2
- Hemoglobin above 130g/L.
- Normal glucose tolerance in response to a 75g, 2-hr OGTT
Exclusion Criteria:
- Subject has a history of hepatitis/hepatic disease that has been active within the previous two years.
- Any significant active (over the past 12 months) disease of the gastrointestinal, pulmonary, neurological, renal (Cr > 1.5 mg/dL), genitourinary, hematological systems, or has severe uncontrolled treated or untreated hypertension (sitting diastolic BP > 100 or systolic > 180) or proliferative retinopathy
- Fasting blood glucose > 6.0 mmol/l or known diabetes.
- Any history of a MI or clinically significant, active, cardiovascular history including a history of arrhythmia's or conduction delays on ECG, unstable angina, or decompensated heart failure.
- Any laboratory values: AST > 2x ULN; ALT > 2x ULN TSH > 6 mU/l
- Current addiction to alcohol or substances of abuse as determined by the investigator.
- Mental incapacity, unwillingness or language barrier precluding adequate understanding or cooperation
- Taking any prescription or non-prescription medications at the time of the study
- Having donated blood three months prior to and three months post study procedures
- A pregnancy test will be performed 1 to 3 days prior to each study in all female subjects. Those who test positive for pregnancy will be excluded.
Study Plan
How is the study designed?
Design Details
- Primary Purpose: Diagnostic
- Allocation: Randomized
- Interventional Model: Crossover Assignment
- Masking: Single
Arms and Interventions
Participant Group / Arm |
Intervention / Treatment |
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Experimental: high glucagon
For one of the two studies to be performed in random order, the subject will receive an infusion of glucagon at a dose that has been shown to achieve high physiological plasma levels.
The IV glucagon will be administered at a rate of 3ng/kg/min.
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glucagon 3ng/kg/min
Other Names:
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Experimental: low glucagon
For one of the two studies to be performed in random order, the subject will receive an infusion of glucagon at a low rate that is designed to mimic basal plasma glucagon concentration.
The IV glucagon will be administered at a rate of 0.65ng/kg/min.
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glucagon 3ng/kg/min
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What is the study measuring?
Primary Outcome Measures
Outcome Measure |
Time Frame |
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Triglyceride-rich lipoprotein production rate
Time Frame: 0-10 hours
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0-10 hours
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Collaborators and Investigators
Investigators
- Principal Investigator: gary F Lewis, MD, University Health Network, Toronto General Hospital
Study record dates
Study Major Dates
Study Start
Primary Completion (Actual)
Study Completion (Actual)
Study Registration Dates
First Submitted
First Submitted That Met QC Criteria
First Posted (Estimate)
Study Record Updates
Last Update Posted (Estimate)
Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria
Last Verified
More Information
Terms related to this study
Keywords
Additional Relevant MeSH Terms
Other Study ID Numbers
- 07-0394-A
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