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ArticleNutrients2025

Glucosyl Hesperidin Supplementation Prevents Tubulointerstitial Fibrosis and Immune Activation in Diabetic Nephropathy in Mice.

Kotaro Hashimoto, Yuki Yoshida, Mion Kamesawa, Nao Yazawa, Hikaru Tominaga, Rahmawati Aisyah, Siyi Chen, Chanikan Bumrungkit, Seiji Kawamoto, Thanutchaporn Kumrungsee and 1 more

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Article in Nutrients, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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11 authors.

Kotaro HashimotoGraduate School of Integrated Sciences for Life, Hiroshima University, Hiroshima 739-8528, Japan.
Yuki YoshidaGraduate School of Integrated Sciences for Life, Hiroshima University, Hiroshima 739-8528, Japan.
Mion KamesawaGraduate School of Integrated Sciences for Life, Hiroshima University, Hiroshima 739-8528, Japan.
Nao YazawaGraduate School of Integrated Sciences for Life, Hiroshima University, Hiroshima 739-8528, Japan.
Hikaru TominagaGraduate School of Integrated Sciences for Life, Hiroshima University, Hiroshima 739-8528, Japan.
Rahmawati AisyahGraduate School of Integrated Sciences for Life, Hiroshima University, Hiroshima 739-8528, Japan.ORCID 0009-0000-2803-223X
Siyi ChenGraduate School of Integrated Sciences for Life, Hiroshima University, Hiroshima 739-8528, Japan.
Chanikan BumrungkitGraduate School of Integrated Sciences for Life, Hiroshima University, Hiroshima 739-8528, Japan.
Seiji KawamotoGraduate School of Integrated Sciences for Life, Hiroshima University, Hiroshima 739-8528, Japan.ORCID 0000-0002-2056-4802
Thanutchaporn KumrungseeGraduate School of Integrated Sciences for Life, Hiroshima University, Hiroshima 739-8528, Japan.ORCID 0000-0002-6196-5186
Noriyuki YanakaGraduate School of Integrated Sciences for Life, Hiroshima University, Hiroshima 739-8528, Japan.ORCID 0000-0002-9564-0822

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundDiabetic nephropathy (DN) is a serious condition that can result in end-stage renal failure. Recent evidence has focused on the dietary effects of polyphenols on blood glucose levels and the complications of diabetes.

objectivesIn this study, we investigated the protective effect of glucosyl hesperidin (G-Hes), composed of glucose and hesperidin, against streptozotocin (STZ)-induced nephropathy in mice.

methodsWe used an STZ-induced diabetic mouse model to investigate the preventive effect of G-Hes on renal pathology. After G-Hes supplementation for 4 weeks, we investigated the renal gene expression profiles using DNA microarray analysis and renal histology to examine the underlying molecular mechanism.

resultsG-Hes suppressed the increase in kidney weight without any change in the blood glucose levels. This study identified 511 genes whose expression levels were substantially increased during DN development but were downregulated by G-Hes supplementation. G-Hes prevented mRNA expression associated with renal tubule injury, fibrosis, and immune responses. Notably, G-Hes supplementation considerably decreased the complement component C3 at the mRNA and protein levels in the glomeruli and ameliorated glomerular and mesangial matrix expansion in diabetic nephropathy.

conclusionsG-Hes supplementation is useful in preventing tubulointerstitial fibrosis and inflammation in a mouse model of DN, without exhibiting a hypoglycemic effect.

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Diabetes Mellitus, ExperimentalDiabetic NephropathiesDietary SupplementsGlucosidesHesperidinKidney TubulesAnimalsBlood GlucoseComplement C3Disease Models, AnimalFibrosisKidneyMaleMiceMice, Inbred C57BLStreptozocinBlood GlucoseComplement C3Glucosidesglucosyl hesperidinHesperidinStreptozocindiabetic nephropathyDNA microarray analysisglucosyl hesperidinkidneystreptozotocintubulointerstitial fibrosis

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PMCPMC11820413

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