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ArticleWorld journal of diabetes2025

Shenzhuo formulation ameliorates diabetic nephropathy by regulating cytochrome P450-mediated arachidonic acid metabolism.

Zhong-Yong Zhang, Yu-Ming Wang, Ning Wang, Yuan-Song Wang, Hui Zhang, Duo Wang, Li-Xin Wang, Huan-Tian Cui, Wei-Bo Wen, Shu-Quan Lv and 1 more

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Zhong-Yong ZhangDepartment of Endocrinology, Cangzhou Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese Medicine and Western Medicine of Hebei Province Affiliated to Hebei University of Chinese Medicine, Cangzhou 061012, Hebei Province, China.
Yu-Ming WangCollege of Integrative Chinese and Western Medicine, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 301617, China.
Ning WangThe First School of Clinical Medicine, Yunnan University of Chinese Medicine, Kunming 650500, Yunnan Province, China.
Yuan-Song WangDepartment of Endocrinology, Cangzhou Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese Medicine and Western Medicine of Hebei Province Affiliated to Hebei University of Chinese Medicine, Cangzhou 061012, Hebei Province, China.
Hui ZhangDepartment of Endocrinology, Cangzhou Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese Medicine and Western Medicine of Hebei Province Affiliated to Hebei University of Chinese Medicine, Cangzhou 061012, Hebei Province, China.
Duo WangNorth China University of Science and Technology, Tangshan 063000, Hebei Province, China.
Li-Xin WangDepartment of Endocrinology, Cangzhou Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese Medicine and Western Medicine of Hebei Province Affiliated to Hebei University of Chinese Medicine, Cangzhou 061012, Hebei Province, China.
Huan-Tian CuiThe First School of Clinical Medicine, Yunnan University of Chinese Medicine, Kunming 650500, Yunnan Province, China.
Wei-Bo WenThe First School of Clinical Medicine, Yunnan University of Chinese Medicine, Kunming 650500, Yunnan Province, China.
Shu-Quan LvDepartment of Endocrinology, Cangzhou Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese Medicine and Western Medicine of Hebei Province Affiliated to Hebei University of Chinese Medicine, Cangzhou 061012, Hebei Province, China. czlvshuquan@163.com.
Yong-Jun CaoDepartment of Endocrinology, Nantong Affiliated Hospital, Nanjing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Nantong 226000, Jiangsu Province, China.

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backgroundDiabetic nephropathy (DN) is a major complication of diabetes, marked by progressive renal damage and an inflammatory response. Although research has investigated the pathological mechanisms underlying DN, effective treatment options remain limited.

aimTo evaluate the therapeutic impact of Shenzhuo formulation (SZF) on a DN mouse model and to examine its potential molecular mechanisms using transcriptomic and metabolomic approaches.

methodsWe established a DN mouse model through a high-fat diet combined with streptozotocin (STZ) injection, followed by SZF treatment. We analyzed SZF's effects on gene expression and metabolite profiles in renal tissues of DN mice using transcriptomics and metabolomics techniques. Additionally, based on transcriptomic and non-targeted metabolomic findings, we further assessed SZF's influence on the expression of factors related to the cytochrome P450 (CYP450)-mediated arachidonic acid (AA) metabolism pathway, as well as its effects on inflammation and oxidative stress.

resultsSZF intervention significantly decreased hyperglycemia and mitigated renal function impairment in DN mice. Pathological analysis revealed that SZF treatment improved renal tissue damage, reduced fibrosis, and diminished glycogen deposition. Transcriptomic analysis indicated that SZF influenced mRNA expression of CYP450-related genes, including

conclusionSZF exerts anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects by regulating CYP450-mediated AA metabolism, leading to improved renal function and improved pathological state in DN mice.

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Arachidonic acid metabolicCytochrome P450Diabetic nephropathyInflammatoryMetabolomicOxidative stressShenzhuo formulationTranscriptomic

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