摘要: Inhibition of dipeptidyl peptidase 4 (DPP-4) is a novel treatment for type-2 diabetes. DPP-4 inhibition prevents the inactivation glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1), which increases levels active GLP-1. This insulin secretion and reduces glucagon secretion, thereby lowering glucose levels. Several inhibitors are in clinical development. Most experience so far has been with sitagliptin (Merck; approved by FDA) vildagliptin (Novartis; filed). These orally compounds long duration, allowing once-daily administration. Both improve metabolic control diabetes, both monotherapy combination metformin thiazolidinediones. A reduction HbA(1c) approximately 1% seen studies up to 52 weeks' duration. safe well tolerated, risk hypoglycaemia minimal, body-weight neutral. suggested be first-line particularly its early stages metformin. However, durability long-term safety remain established.