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ReviewFrontiers in cell and developmental biology2025

From bench to bedside: therapeutic potential of natural antioxidants in diabetic neuropathy.

Yanxian Zhang, Lili Yao, Yongmei Lyu, Zhuqi Tang, Xiaoyu Liu, Xuchu Duan

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Review in Frontiers in cell and developmental biology, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers.

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6 authors.

Yanxian ZhangSchool of Life Sciences, Department of Endocrinology, Key Laboratory of Neuroregeneration of Jiangsu and Ministry of Education, Co-Innovation Center of Neuroregeneration, Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, Nantong University, Nantong, China.
Lili YaoSchool of Life Sciences, Department of Endocrinology, Key Laboratory of Neuroregeneration of Jiangsu and Ministry of Education, Co-Innovation Center of Neuroregeneration, Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, Nantong University, Nantong, China.
Yongmei LyuSchool of Marine and Bioengineering, Yancheng Institute of Technology, Yancheng, China.
Zhuqi TangSchool of Life Sciences, Department of Endocrinology, Key Laboratory of Neuroregeneration of Jiangsu and Ministry of Education, Co-Innovation Center of Neuroregeneration, Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, Nantong University, Nantong, China.
Xiaoyu LiuSchool of Life Sciences, Department of Endocrinology, Key Laboratory of Neuroregeneration of Jiangsu and Ministry of Education, Co-Innovation Center of Neuroregeneration, Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, Nantong University, Nantong, China.
Xuchu DuanSchool of Life Sciences, Department of Endocrinology, Key Laboratory of Neuroregeneration of Jiangsu and Ministry of Education, Co-Innovation Center of Neuroregeneration, Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, Nantong University, Nantong, China.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Diabetic neuropathy (DN) is a prevalent and debilitating complication of diabetes, causing substantial morbidity and negatively impacting the quality of life for millions of individuals worldwide. The pathogenesis of DN is complex, with oxidative stress (OS) emerging as a key factor contributing to nerve damage through mechanisms like lipid peroxidation, protein modification, and DNA damage. This review examines the role of natural antioxidants in alleviating symptoms of DN, summarizes recent progress in fundamental and clinical research on antioxidants in treating DN. It emphasizes the mechanisms by which compounds such as polyphenols, terpenoids, and carotenoids counteract OS, a critical factor in the pathogenesis of DN. These antioxidants, derived from various natural sources, show promise in enhancing nerve conduction velocity, reducing neuropathic pain, and improving glucose metabolism. Clinical trials, particularly those involving alpha-lipoic acid, provide evidence supporting the benefits of antioxidant therapy in enhancing nerve function. The review highlights the necessity for further research into natural antioxidants to develop more effective treatment strategies for DN.

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diabetic neuropathymechanismsnatural antioxidantsoxidative stresstreatments

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