Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Kai Zhuang, Xiyu Jiang, Renbin Liu, Cunsi Ye, Yumei Wang, Yunhan Wang, Shijian Quan, Heqing Huang
Summary: The study demonstrated that FMN can improve diabetic renal fibrosis and oxidative stress by activating the Nrf2/ARE signaling pathway and increasing Sirt1 protein levels.
FRONTIERS IN PHARMACOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Petya Goycheva, Kamelia Petkova-Parlapanska, Ekaterina Georgieva, Yanka Karamalakova, Galina Nikolova
Summary: This study aimed to investigate and compare biomarkers of oxidative stress and antioxidant enzyme activity in diabetic nephropathy patients. The results showed that patients with diabetic nephropathy had higher levels of oxidative stress and reduced antioxidant enzyme activity, leading to impaired renal function. These findings are significant for understanding the pathogenesis of diabetic nephropathy and the role of oxidative stress.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Manjiri P. P. Jalgaonkar, Urvi M. M. Parmar, Yogesh A. A. Kulkarni, Manisha J. J. Oza
Summary: The prevalence of diabetes is increasing, leading to microvascular and macrovascular complications. The interaction between SIRT1 and FOXOs plays an important role in controlling and alleviating diabetic complications, suggesting them as potential therapeutic targets.
PHARMACOLOGICAL RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Duojun Qiu, Shan Song, Yuhan Wang, Yawei Bian, Ming Wu, Haijiang Wu, Yonghong Shi, Huijun Duan
Summary: The study demonstrates that NQO1 plays a protective role against oxidative stress and apoptosis in diabetic nephropathy by regulating Sirt1 and increasing intracellular NAD+/NADH levels.
JOURNAL OF TRANSLATIONAL MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Qunwei Huang, Hongbo Chen, Kai Yin, Yilan Shen, Kanghong Lin, Xieyi Guo, Xiang Zhang, Niansong Wang, Wenfeng Xin, Youhua Xu, Dingkun Gui
Summary: Formononetin (FMN) may alleviate renal tubular injury and mitochondrial damage in diabetic nephropathy (DN) partly by regulating the Sirt1/PGC-1 alpha pathway.
FRONTIERS IN PHARMACOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Shanshan Li, Haiming Xiao, Xiaohong Sun, Zhiquan Chen, Zeyuan Lin, Chuting Li, Jingran Zeng, Zhanchi Xu, Yuanyuan Cheng, Heqing Huang
Summary: This study found that Cx32 alleviated DN by activating the Sirt1/Foxo3a antioxidant pathway. The specific mechanism was that Cx32 upregulated the expression of Sirt1 by inhibiting Smurf1 and reducing the ubiquitination of Lys(335) of Sirt1.
ANTIOXIDANTS & REDOX SIGNALING
(2023)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Maria Dolores Rodriguez-Perez, Laura Santiago-Corral, Laura Ortega-Hombrados, Cristina Verdugo, Maria Monsalud Arrebola, Esther Martin-Aurioles, Maria Africa Fernandez-Prior, Alejandra Bermudez-Oria, Jose Pedro De La Cruz, Jose Antonio Gonzalez-Correa
Summary: The aim of this study was to analyze the potential nephroprotective effect of 3',4'-dihydroxyphenylglycol (DHPG), a polyphenolic compound found in extra virgin olive oil, on renal lesions in a type 1 diabetes experimental model. The results showed that DHPG reduced oxidative and nitrosative stress, increased prostacyclin production, and improved renal damage. Conclusion: DHPG has a nephroprotective effect in type 1-like diabetic rats, possibly due to its antioxidant, antinitrosative, and prostacyclin production regulator effects.
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Guanyu Yang, Qingde Li, Jing Peng, Lin Jin, Xiaoyu Zhu, Dongxiao Zheng, Yingxia Zhang, Rong Wang, Yanting Song, Wenting Hu, Xi Xie
Summary: The study demonstrated that fucoxanthin activates the Sirt1/Nrf2 signaling pathway to reduce oxidative stress caused by DN, improving renal function and slowing glomerulosclerosis.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PHARMACOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Ali Y. Naoom, Wenyi Kang, Nora F. Ghanem, Mohamed M. Abdel-Daim, Fatma M. El-Demerdash
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the anti-hyperglycemic and antioxidant role of Actinidia deliciosa (kiwifruits) aqueous extract in streptozotocin-treated rats. Results showed that ADAE had high antioxidant and radical scavenging potency. Diabetic rats administered with ADAE showed significant restoration in LPO, antioxidant status, and biochemical indices besides tissue architecture, and genes improvement regarding STZ group.
FOOD SCIENCE AND HUMAN WELLNESS
(2023)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Shanshan Li, Zeyuan Lin, Haiming Xiao, Zhanchi Xu, Chuting Li, Jingran Zeng, Xi Xie, Li Deng, Heqing Huang
Summary: This study investigated the role of Fyn in diabetic nephropathy and its regulatory mechanism. The results showed that Fyn was up-regulated under high glucose conditions and its knockdown reduced oxidative stress, improving diabetic renal fibrosis. On the other hand, Fyn overexpression increased oxidative stress and led to renal damage. Mechanistically, Fyn facilitated the degradation of Sirt1 by promoting its ubiquitination, impairing the antioxidant effects of Foxo3a.
METABOLISM-CLINICAL AND EXPERIMENTAL
(2023)
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Anees Ahmed Syed, Mohammad Irshad Reza, Richa Garg, Umesh K. Goand, Jiaur R. Gayen
Summary: In this study, it was found that the ethanolic extract of Cissus quadrangularis significantly attenuated insulin resistance, abnormal lipid metabolism, and elevated creatinine levels caused by high blood sugar, restored albuminuria, glomerular filtration rate, and creatinine clearance in diabetic nephropathy rats. Additionally, it increased levels of SOD 1 and 3 to prevent oxidative damage and renal inflammation, and protected against renal fibrosis by downregulating TGF beta, Smad2/3, and coil/3 expression.
JOURNAL OF PHARMACY AND PHARMACOLOGY
(2021)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Marina Darenskaya, Sergey Kolesnikov, Natalya Semenova, Lyubov Kolesnikova
Summary: Diabetes mellitus is a socially significant disease that is rapidly increasing in prevalence. Diabetic nephropathy is a serious complication that affects 40% of diabetes patients. Current treatments for slowing down the progression of diabetic nephropathy have limited efficacy and potential side effects, leading researchers to explore alternative approaches.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
Review
Food Science & Technology
Susmita Barman, Krishnapura Srinivasan
Summary: Zinc plays a crucial role in the synthesis, storage, and secretion of insulin. Studies have shown that supplementing with zinc can reduce hyperglycemia, improve metabolic abnormalities and antioxidant status, and alleviate complications associated with diabetes. Additionally, zinc can also alleviate renal lesions, cataract, cardiovascular disease risk, and restore gastrointestinal health in experimental diabetes.
CRITICAL REVIEWS IN FOOD SCIENCE AND NUTRITION
(2022)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Joanna Szostak, Anna Goracy, Damian Durys, Pawel Dec, Andrzej Modrzejewski, Andrzej Pawlik
Summary: Diabetic nephropathy is a common and severe complication of diabetes mellitus, and it affects one in every five diabetic patients. The exact pathogenesis is still unclear, but reactive oxygen species and the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system are known to be involved. Recent research shows significant changes in miRNA expression in diabetic nephropathy patients. This review focuses on the role of miRNA in various pathways and its potential as biomarkers and therapeutic targets.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Habib Yaribeygi, Mohammad Amin Hemmati, Fatemeh Nasimi, Mina Maleki, Tannaz Jamialahmadi, Ivan Reiner, Zeljko Reiner, Amirhossein Sahebkar
Summary: Diabetic nephropathy involves oxidative stress as one of the main pathologic mechanisms. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of the SGLT2 inhibitor empagliflozin on oxidative stress and renal function in diabetes. Results showed that empagliflozin improved renal function by reducing urea, uric acid, and creatinine levels, increasing antioxidant capacity, and reducing oxidative damage.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Sachin V. Suryavanshi, Yogesh A. Kulkarni
Summary: In animal studies using escin, it was found that high doses could be toxic, but no signs of toxicity were observed at lower doses, making it safe for use.
TOXICOLOGICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Sachin Suryavanshi, Kalyani Barve, Sachin Utpat, Yogesh A. Kulkarni
Summary: Triphala churna has antioxidant and anti-diabetic properties, and can significantly improve blood glucose levels, reduce damaging enzymes and oxidative stress, and protect the structure and function of the retina in diabetic retinopathy.
BIOMEDICINE & PHARMACOTHERAPY
(2022)
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Ankit P. Laddha, Yogesh A. Kulkarni
Summary: This study investigated the effect of daidzein in managing diabetic cystopathy. The results showed that daidzein can reduce bladder capacity and residual volume, improve voiding efficiency, and protect antioxidant enzymes in the bladder.
NAUNYN-SCHMIEDEBERGS ARCHIVES OF PHARMACOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Instruments & Instrumentation
Kopal Agarawal, Yogesh Anant Kulkarni, Sarika Wairkar
Summary: This review article focuses on the application of flavonoid nanoformulations in the treatment of diabetes, overcoming limitations by enhancing solubility, absorption, and therapeutic efficacy. These nanoformulations have the potential to be effective interventions for diabetes and its complications.
DRUG DELIVERY AND TRANSLATIONAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Ankit P. Laddha, Mukesh B. Chawda, Yogesh A. Kulkarni
Summary: The study demonstrates that Hrudroga Chintamani Rasa has a significant cardioprotective effect, reducing cardiac damage caused by isoproterenol, and exerting its effect by improving antioxidant defense mechanisms.
JOURNAL OF DIABETES AND METABOLIC DISORDERS
(2022)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Mrinal Sanaye, Greeshma Sathyapal, Yogesh A. Kulkarni
Summary: This study investigated the effects of a combination therapy of metformin, enalapril, and methanolic extract of Costus pictus (MECP) on diabetic nephropathy in rats. The combination therapy showed beneficial effects in terms of increasing body weight, reducing blood glucose levels, and improving kidney hypertrophy index. It also normalized the altered levels of serum and urine parameters. Histopathological evaluation revealed a reduction in tubular vacuolar degeneration.
JOURNAL OF DIABETES AND METABOLIC DISORDERS
(2022)
Correction
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Ankit P. Laddha, Mukesh B. Chawda, Yogesh A. Kulkarni
JOURNAL OF DIABETES AND METABOLIC DISORDERS
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Ratnakar Jadhav, Yogesh A. Kulkarni
Summary: Recent evidences suggest a rise in global cases of dementia, with Alzheimer's disease being the leading cause. Quercetin, a flavonoid, has shown potential therapeutic benefits including neuroprotective effects. This study evaluates the neuroprotective effect of orally administered quercetin with memantine in albino Wistar rats after induction of neurotoxicity. The results demonstrate that the treatment of quercetin with memantine improves behavioral parameters, reduces oxidative stress, inhibits amyloid-beta plaque formation, and enhances the expression of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF).
Review
Chemistry, Medicinal
Ankit P. Laddha, Yogesh A. Kulkarni
Summary: Daidzein is a naturally occurring compound in soybeans with high nutritive value. It acts on estrogen receptor as a non-steroidal phytoestrogenic compound. Daidzein has been extensively studied for its pharmacological activities and its metabolites have health benefits. Researchers have developed novel formulations of daidzein to improve its solubility and bioavailability in recent years.
PHYTOTHERAPY RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Ratnakar Jadhav, Yogesh A. A. Kulkarni
Summary: Alzheimer's disease is a common form of dementia, and there are few approved medications for its treatment. Baicalein, a flavonoid, has shown neuroprotective effects, while memantine is an important drug for Alzheimer's treatment. This study investigated the combination of baicalein and memantine in treating aluminum chloride-induced neurotoxicity in rats. The combination treatment showed significant improvement in behavior, reduced oxidative stress and amyloid plaque formation, and increased BDNF expression. These findings suggest that baicalein and memantine may slow neurodegeneration progression.
FRONTIERS IN PHARMACOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Ratnakar Jadhav, Yogesh A. Kulkarni
Summary: Alzheimer's disease is a neurodegenerative condition characterized by progressive loss of memory and cognitive dysfunction, particularly in older individuals. The prevalence of the disease has increased due to the global aging population. Current treatments for Alzheimer's disease have limited efficacy and adverse effects. Recent research suggests that natural products, such as baicalein, could be potential treatment options for Alzheimer's disease. Baicalein, a flavonoid from the flavone subclass, has shown neuroprotective properties through its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, AChE enzyme inhibitory, and anti-amyloid protein aggregation activities.
Article
Biology
Ojaskumar D. Agrawal, Yogesh A. Kulkarni
Summary: The aqueous extract of Terminalia chebula fruits showed significant effects in reducing plasma glucose levels, improving lipid parameters, and enhancing insulin sensitivity in type 2 diabetic rats. It also demonstrated a protective effect on pancreatic tissue.
Article
Anatomy & Morphology
Avinash S. Poojari, Sarika Wairkar, Yogesh A. Kulkarni
Summary: Diabetes mellitus is a chronic metabolic disorder characterized by high blood glucose, resulting in oxidative and nitrosative stress markers and complications. Conventional treatment only focuses on controlling blood glucose, without addressing the complications. Therefore, it is necessary to develop a treatment strategy targeting multiple factors involved in diabetic complications.
Correction
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Ankit P. Laddha, Yogesh A. Kulkarni
NAUNYN-SCHMIEDEBERGS ARCHIVES OF PHARMACOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Kaveri M. Adki, Yogesh A. Kulkarni
Summary: The prevalence of diabetic neuropathy is increasing, and there is a need to find potential biomarkers for diagnosis and new drug discovery. This study identified various biomarkers involved in the pathogenesis of diabetic neuropathy through a literature search. These biomarkers play a significant role in the progression of diabetic neuropathy.
ARCHIVES OF PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Yuwen Zhu, Yan Guo, Yujia Xue, Anqi Zhou, Ying Chen, Yifei Chen, Xiulian Miao, Fangqiao Lv
Summary: BRG1 plays an important role in HSC-myofibroblast transition and targeting it could be a reasonable strategy for liver fibrosis intervention.
Article
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Liu Ye, Beibei Liu, Jingling Huang, Xiaolin Zhao, Yuan Wang, Yungen Xu, Shuping Wang
Summary: Doublecortin-like kinase 1 (DCLK1) is a significant prooncogenic factor that is strongly associated with the malignant progression and clinical prognosis of various cancers. DCLK1 plays important roles in stem cell marker regulation, tumor cell reprogramming, and immune evasion. However, the exact biological functions of DCLK1, especially the disparities between its alpha- and beta-form transcripts in cancer progression, remain ambiguous.
Article
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Jiahui Yang, Xiaoyu Chen, Tianjing Liu, Yongyan Shi
Summary: This article reviews the role of bile acids in necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) and their potential therapeutic value. The dysregulation of bile acids is associated with intestinal injury, and inflammatory factors in the liver also play a crucial role in regulating bile acid transport. The bile acid metabolic pathway is important for regulating intestinal microbiota, cell proliferation, and barrier protection.
Review
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Zhenzheng Zhu, Yuemiao Xu, Yuwei Xia, Xinru Jia, Yixin Chen, Yuyue Liu, Leyin Zhang, Hui Chai, Leitao Sun
Summary: Bile acid, as the final product of cholesterol breakdown, plays a complex regulatory and signaling role in human metabolism. Research suggests that it has the potential to enhance metabolism and regulate chronic metabolic diseases through various pathways. The interaction between bile acid and gut microbiota is also of great significance.
Article
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Xin He, Hong-Xu Zhou, Xian Fu, Kai-Di Ni, Ai-Zhi Lin, Ling-Tong Zhang, Hou-Hua Yin, Qing Jiang, Xue Zhou, Yi-Wen Meng, Jun-Yan Liu
Summary: DON exposure causes an increase in deoxycholic acid (DCA), which contributes to intestinal injury. DCA may be a potential therapeutic target for DON enterotoxicity.
Article
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Zhitao Wang, Heng Ma, Abdul Nasir, Sufang Liu, Zhisong Li, Feng Tao, Qian Bai
Summary: This study reveals the involvement of TET1-mediated epigenetic regulation in chronic TMJ pain through trigeminal TNF alpha signaling.
Article
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Lu Yu, Hao Ran, Yaru Lu, Qian Ma, Huan Huang, Weibin Liu
Summary: This study found that the HIF-1 alpha inhibitor BAY 87-2243 can alleviate the symptoms of the Experimental Autoimmune Myasthenia Gravis (EAMG) inflammation model. BAY 87-2243 can restore the balance of CD4(+)T cell subsets, reduce the production of pro-inflammatory cytokines, and act as both an immune imbalance regulator and anti-inflammatory.
Article
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Alex Peralvarez-Marin, Montse Sole, Judith Serrano, Alice Taddeucci, Belen Perez, Clara Penas, Gemma Manich, Marcel Jimenez, Pilar D'Ocon, Francesc Jimenez-Altayo
Summary: This study provides the first evidence that TRPV2 channels may modulate vascular tone by balancing opposing inputs from the endothelium and smooth muscle, leading to net vasodilation. The amplification of TRPV2 channel-induced activity by NO emphasizes the pathophysiological relevance of these findings.
Article
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Amin Ullah, Jing Zhao, Jiakun Li, Rajeev K. Singla, Bairong Shen
Summary: Gastric cancer is the fifth-most prevalent and second-most deadly cancer worldwide. Late onset of symptoms makes early detection important. CXC chemokines play an important role in the pathological process of gastric cancer, but their exact role in diagnosis and prognosis is not fully understood. Inhibiting CXC chemokines shows promise as a targeted therapy.
Article
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Menna S. Zeyada, Salma M. Eraky, Mamdouh M. El-Shishtawy
Summary: The current study demonstrates the prophylactic and antifibrotic effects of Trig against BLM-induced PF by targeting multiple signaling pathways. The combination of Trig and Pirf may be a promising approach to enhance Pirf's anti-fibrotic effect.