Targeting ITIH3 inhibits oxidative stress and autophagy in renal tubular epithelial cells by regulating the HSP90B1/STAT3 axis, thereby alleviating diabetic nephropathy injury.
Diabetic nephropathy (DN) has emerged as the leading cause of end-stage renal disease, with oxidative stress injury and excessive autophagy implicated in its pathogenesis. Elevated levels of the ITIH3 protein are considered closely associated with kidney-related diseases. However, the role of ITIH3 in the progression o...