The effects of sitagliptin, a DPP-4 inhibitor, on cognitive functions in elderly diabetic patients with or without Alzheimer's disease

IŞIK A. T., Soysal P., Yay A., Usarel C.

DIABETES RESEARCH AND CLINICAL PRACTICE, vol.123, pp.192-198, 2017 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 123
  • Publication Date: 2017
  • Doi Number: 10.1016/j.diabres.2016.12.010
  • Journal Name: DIABETES RESEARCH AND CLINICAL PRACTICE
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.192-198
  • Keywords: Sitagliptin, Cognitive function, Alzheimer disease, Dementia, Elderly
  • Dokuz Eylül University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Aims: The present study aimed to evaluate effect of sitagliptin, a dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitor (DPP-4I), on cognitive functions in elderly diabetic patients with and without cognitive impairment.