Objective(s): Diabetic nephropathy (DN) is marked by structural and functional kidney damage, driven by oxidative stress, inflammation, and renin–angiotensin system (RAS) dysregulation. Harmaline (HAR), a β-carboline alkaloid with potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, is a promising multi-target therapeu...
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Objective: Cisplatin is a well-known anticancer drug whose use has been limited due to a variety of side effects. Evidence has confirmed that cisplatin consumption is associated with cardiac toxicity. Unfortunately, no drug has yet been found to treat cardiac toxicity or reduce the side effects caused by cisplatin. How...
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Phloretin significantly attenuates BPA-induced oxidative stress and inflammation in renal tubular cells, suggesting its potential as a natural nephroprotective agent.
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Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is strongly associated with oxidative stress and inflammation. Harmaline (HAR), an alkaloid with antioxidant and anti‐inflammatory properties, has been suggested to possess antidiabetic potential. This study investigated the effects of HAR in experimental T2DM and its association with ch...