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Published on: May 10, 2024
The molecular mechanism of rhein in diabetic nephropathy
Cong-Cong Zeng1, Xi Liu1, Guo-Rong Chen2
1Department of Nephrology, The Wenzhou Traditional Chinese Medicine Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang 325000, China.
Abstract:
Diabetic nephropathy (DN) is characterized by unclear pathogenesis. Recent medical data shows that the incidence of DN rises year by year. Rhein is the main compositions of rhubarb, a traditional Chinese medicinal plant, which plays an active role in kidney protection. The prophylaxis and phytotherapeutic effects of rhein are due to its anti-inflammatory and antifibrosis properties. Here, we shed light on the renal protective role of rhein in diabetes mellitus (DM) with a particular focus on the molecular basis of this effect.
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