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The Therapeutic Role of Saffron and Its Components Mediated Through Nrf2 in Diabetes and Related Pathologies
Mahboobeh Sabeti Akbar-Abad1, Tahereh Farkhondeh1, Mahdi Majidpour2
1Geriatric Health Research Center, Birjand University of Medical Sciences, Birjand, Iran.
Abstract:
Today, diabetes is considered a growing global epidemic. In the diabetic environment, a large amount of reactive oxygen species are produced. This type of active oxygen causes severe damage to cell membranes, proteins, and DNA. Therefore, finding a solution to deal with and reduce this type of reactive oxygen is very important. One of the most effective ways to deal with oxidative damage and inflammation is the modulation of the nuclear factor erythroid 2 (Nrf2) signaling pathway. One of the useful natural substances that can be used for treatment in the signaling system is saffron. In this article, research evaluating the medicinal effects of saffron and its compounds and their mechanisms of action, especially the Nrf2 signaling pathway, have been investigated and studied. The results show that saffron and its components have the potential to treat diabetes due to their unique properties.
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