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Antioxidative Effects of Natural Products on Diabetic Cardiomyopathy
Bingdi Yan1, Jin Ren1, Qinghua Zhang1
1Department of Respiratory Medicine, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, 218 Ziqiang Street, Changchun 130041, China.
Abstract:
Diabetic cardiomyopathy (DCM) is a common and severe complication of diabetes and results in high mortality. It is therefore imperative to develop novel therapeutics for the prevention or inhibition of the progression of DCM. Oxidative stress is a key mechanism by which diabetes induces DCM. Hence, targeting of oxidative stress-related processes in DCM could be a promising therapeutic strategy. To date, a number of studies have shown beneficial effects of several natural products on the attenuation of DCM via an antioxidative mechanism of action. The aim of the present review is to provide a comprehensive and concise overview of the previously reported antioxidant natural products in the inhibition of DCM progression. Clinical trials of the antioxidative natural products in the management of DCM are included. In addition, discussion and perspectives are further provided in the present review.
Insights
Diabetic cardiomyopathy (DCM) is a serious diabetes complication. This review highlights natural antioxidants that may prevent or treat DCM by targeting oxidative stress.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Endocrinology
- Pharmacology
Background:
- Diabetic cardiomyopathy (DCM) is a severe diabetes complication with high mortality.
- Oxidative stress is a primary mechanism driving DCM development.
- Targeting oxidative stress presents a promising therapeutic avenue for DCM.
Purpose of the Study:
- To comprehensively review antioxidant natural products for DCM inhibition.
- To summarize clinical trial data on these natural products in DCM management.
- To provide discussion and future perspectives on this therapeutic strategy.
Main Methods:
- Systematic literature search for studies on natural products and DCM.
- Analysis of antioxidative mechanisms of identified natural products.
- Inclusion of clinical trial data for DCM management.
Main Results:
- Several natural products demonstrate beneficial effects in attenuating DCM.
- Antioxidative mechanisms are key to the efficacy of these natural products.
- Clinical trials provide evidence for their role in DCM management.
Conclusions:
- Antioxidant natural products show potential in preventing and inhibiting DCM progression.
- Targeting oxidative stress via natural products is a viable therapeutic strategy.
- Further research and clinical validation are warranted.
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