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The polyol pathway. A historical review.

R S Clements

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    |January 1, 1986
    PubMed
    Summary
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    The polyol pathway, involving aldose reductase and sorbitol dehydrogenase, is implicated in diabetic complications like cataracts and neuropathy. Despite past debates, its increased activity contributes to biochemical damage in the lens and nerves.

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    Area of Science:

    • Biochemistry
    • Metabolic Pathways
    • Diabetic Complications

    Background:

    • Polyhydric alcohols (polyols) and their metabolic enzymes are present in mammalian tissues.
    • The precise function of the polyol pathway has been a subject of ongoing research.
    • The 'osmotic hypothesis' proposed a role for the polyol pathway in 'sugar cataract' and diabetic neuropathy pathogenesis.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the role of the polyol pathway in the pathogenesis of diabetic complications.
    • To evaluate the validity of the osmotic hypothesis versus alternative metabolic pathways.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of experimental observations and historical hypotheses regarding the polyol pathway.
    • Analysis of studies investigating glucose-induced functional changes in nerve and lens tissues.

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  • Comparison of the roles of the polyol pathway and myo-inositol metabolism.

    • Main Results:

    • Experimental evidence initially supported the polyol pathway's role in 'sugar cataract' and diabetic neuropathy via the osmotic hypothesis.
    • Later studies in the 1970s questioned the osmotic hypothesis, suggesting myo-inositol metabolism abnormalities were more closely linked to glucose-induced tissue changes.
    • Despite controversy, increased polyol pathway activity is still considered a factor in biochemical abnormalities leading to nerve and lens damage in diabetes mellitus.

    Conclusions:

    • The polyol pathway, while debated, remains a significant contributor to the biochemical underpinnings of diabetic nerve and lens damage.
    • Further research is needed to fully elucidate the complex interplay between polyol metabolism, myo-inositol, and diabetic complications.