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ArticleInternational ophthalmology2020

Effect of rutin on retinal VEGF, TNF-α, aldose reductase, and total antioxidant capacity in diabetic rats: molecular mechanism and ocular pharmacokinetics.

Suresh Kumar Gupta, Hanuman Prasad Sharma, Ujjalkumar Das, Thirumurthy Velpandian, Ravi Saklani

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Suresh Kumar GuptaDepartment of Pharmacology, Delhi Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research (DIPSAR), M.B. Road, Pushp Vihar Sector III, New Delhi, 110017, India. skgup@hotmail.com.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-0764-6173
Hanuman Prasad SharmaDepartment of Pharmacology, Delhi Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research (DIPSAR), M.B. Road, Pushp Vihar Sector III, New Delhi, 110017, India.
Ujjalkumar DasOcular Pharmacology and Pharmacy Division, Dr. R. P. Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Ansari Nagar, New Delhi, 110 029, India.
Thirumurthy VelpandianOcular Pharmacology and Pharmacy Division, Dr. R. P. Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Ansari Nagar, New Delhi, 110 029, India.
Ravi SaklaniDepartment of Pharmacology, Delhi Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research (DIPSAR), M.B. Road, Pushp Vihar Sector III, New Delhi, 110017, India.
Delhi Pharmaceutical Science and Research University · INAll India Institute of Medical Sciences · IN

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

purposeThe current study was conducted to explore the potential of rutin in preventing sight-threatening diabetic retinopathy.

methodsWistar albino rats (either sex) weighing 200-225 g were intraperitoneally injected with 45 mg/kg streptozotocin (pH 4.5). Rats having blood glucose ≥ 300 mg/dL were divided into two groups (n = 8; each group). Group I served as diabetic control and received normal saline p.o. Group II received rutin 50 mg/kg p.o. for 24 weeks. At the end of 24 weeks, retinal fundus and fluorescein imaging were done, rats were killed, and retinal biochemical assessments were conducted. Moreover, ocular pharmacokinetics of rutin was assessed in the normal rats after a single oral dose of 50 mg/kg.

resultsRutin treatment significantly (p < 0.001) lowered retinal vascular endothelial growth factor, tumor necrosis factor-α, and aldose reductase. Rutin treatment significantly (p < 0.001) elevated the levels of total antioxidant capacity of the retinas. Fundus examination of rutin-treated group showed significantly lower tortuosity index and normal fluorescein angiography. Rutin was detected in the retina as well as in aqueous humor of normal rats.

conclusionRutin treatment significantly arrested the biochemical disturbances of diabetic retinopathy. The distribution of orally ingested rutin in ocular tissues further substantiate its site-specific action.

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Aldehyde ReductaseAnimalsAntioxidantsBiomarkersDiabetes Mellitus, ExperimentalDiabetic RetinopathyFemaleFluorescein AngiographyFundus OculiMaleRatsRats, WistarRetinaRutinTumor Necrosis Factor-alphaVascular Endothelial Growth Factor AAldehyde ReductaseAntioxidantsBiomarkersRutinTumor Necrosis Factor-alphaVascular Endothelial Growth Factor ADiabetesOcularPharmacokineticsRetinopathyRutinVEGF

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