Research progress on the treatment of diabetic nephropathy with leech and its active ingredients
Comprehensive review published in Frontiers in Endocrinology (2024)
Abstract
Diabetic nephropathy (DN) is a major microvascular complication of diabetes and a common cause of chronic kidney disease. There is currently a lack of effective treatments for DN, and the prognosis for patients remains poor. Hirudin, one of the primary active components derived from leeches, demonstrates anti-coagulant, anti-fibrotic, anti-thrombotic, and anti-inflammatory properties, exhibiting significant protective effects on the kidneys. In recent years, there has been a surge of interest in studying the potential benefits of hirudin, especially in its role in the management of DN. This article delves into the mechanisms by which hirudin contributes to the treatment of DN and its clinical efficacy.
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Резюме
Reviews preclinical evidence for medicinal leech and its active ingredients (hirudin variants, peptides) in treatment of diabetic nephropathy across multiple animal models.
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This review article examines the mechanisms by which hirudin, identified as a primary active component derived from leeches with anti-coagulant, anti-fibrotic, anti-thrombotic, and anti-inflammatory properties, may contribute to the treatment of diabetic nephropathy and its clinical efficacy. It discusses the lack of effective current treatments for diabetic nephropathy and the growing interest in hirudin's renoprotective potential. For ASH's domain, this is directly relevant as it surveys hirudin's therapeutic relevance beyond anticoagulation, specifically for renal protection in diabetes. Caveat: the abstract provides no specific quantitative data, primary study results, or critical appraisal of evidence quality; as a narrative review, its conclusions cannot be independently verified from the abstract alone.
Цитирование
Research progress on the treatment of diabetic nephropathy with leech and its active ingredients.
Tian F et al. · Frontiers in endocrinology, 2024
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