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ReviewInternational urology and nephrology2024

Mechanisms and efficacy of traditional Chinese herb monomers in diabetic kidney disease.

Xuexun Chen, Xuan Li, Bo Cao, Xinping Chen, Kexin Zhang, Fang Han, Chengxia Kan, Jingwen Zhang, Xiaodong Sun, Zhentao Guo

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Review in International urology and nephrology, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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2 citing papers in PubMed, 8 citations in OpenAlex.

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5 · Who and what money

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10 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Xuexun Chen *Department of Nephrology, Affiliated Hospital of Weifang Medical University, Weifang, 261031, China.
Xuan Li *Department of Nephrology, Affiliated Hospital of Weifang Medical University, Weifang, 261031, China.
Bo CaoDepartment of Emergency, Affiliated Hospital of Weifang Medical University, Weifang, 261031, China.
Xinping ChenDepartment of Nephrology, Affiliated Hospital of Weifang Medical University, Weifang, 261031, China.
Kexin ZhangClinical Research Center, Affiliated Hospital of Weifang Medical University, Weifang, 261031, China.
Fang HanDepartment of Pathology, Affiliated Hospital of Weifang Medical University, Weifang, 261031, China.
Chengxia KanClinical Research Center, Affiliated Hospital of Weifang Medical University, Weifang, 261031, China.
Jingwen ZhangClinical Research Center, Affiliated Hospital of Weifang Medical University, Weifang, 261031, China.
Xiaodong SunClinical Research Center, Affiliated Hospital of Weifang Medical University, Weifang, 261031, China. xiaodong.sun@wfmc.edu.cn.
Zhentao GuoDepartment of Nephrology, Affiliated Hospital of Weifang Medical University, Weifang, 261031, China. gzt12345678@126.com.
Weifang Medical University · CN

Funding

Innovative Research Group Project of the National Natural Science Foundation of China 82170865Taishan Scholar Foundation of Shandong Province tsqn202211365Weifang Key Laboratory of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine for Chronic Renal Failure and TCM Science and Technology Development Plan of Shandong Province M-2022265
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Diabetic kidney disease (DKD) is a serious complication of diabetes and is the primary cause of end-stage renal disease. Current treatment strategies primarily focus on the inhibition of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system and the attainment of blood glucose control. Although current medical therapies for DKD have been shown to delay disease progression and improve long-term outcomes, their efficacy is limited and they may be restricted in certain cases, particularly when hyperkalemia is present. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) treatment has emerged as a significant complementary approach for DKD. TCM monomers, derived from various Chinese herbs, have been found to modulate multiple therapeutic targets and exhibit a broad range of therapeutic effects in patients with DKD. This review aims to summarize the mechanisms of action of TCM monomers in the treatment of DKD, based on findings from clinical trials, as well as cell and animal studies. The results of these investigations demonstrate the potential effective use of TCM monomers in treating or preventing DKD, offering a promising new direction for future research in the field. By providing a comprehensive overview of the mechanisms and efficacy of TCM monomers in DKD, this review highlights the potential of these natural compounds as alternative therapeutic options for improving outcomes in patients with DKD.

Indexed as

Diabetes MellitusDiabetic NephropathiesKidney Failure, ChronicHumansRenin-Angiotensin SystemChronic kidney diseaseDiabetic kidney diseaseTherapeuticsTraditional Chinese medicineTreatment

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PMID37552392
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