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PubMed: 40365311 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2025.1558341

Synergistic amelioration of renal oxidative stress, inflammation, and fibrosis by combination of metformin and leave extracts in a type 2 diabetic rat model.

Front Pharmacol 16:1558341

Authors: Pongrapee Laorodphun, Saruda Thongyim, Sureeporn Suriyaprom, Pornchita Maphet, Yingmanee Tragoolpua, Thida Kaewkod, Aussara Panya, Phatchawan Arjinajarn

Affiliations

  • Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand.
  • Office of Research Administration, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand.
  • Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand. Graduate Master's Degree Program in Biology, Faculty of Science, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand.

Abstract

Background

Combination treatment enhances the therapeutic potential for diabetes, particularly for patients with severe complications. Combining standard therapeutic drugs with alternative bioactive compounds provides a promising option for long-term treatment, given the high safety profile of bioactive substances. Objective in this study, we aimed to evaluate the synergistic effects of metformin and (Burm. f.) Lindau (CN) on glucose metabolism and renal dysfunction parameters in a type 2 diabetic rat model.

Methods

Male Wistar rats were fed a high-fat diet for 4 weeks and then received a low dose of streptozotocin to induce type 2 diabetes. The diabetic rats were randomly divided into four groups: untreated diabetic rats (DM), diabetic rats treated with CN at doses of 100 or 200 mg/kg/day (DM100 or DM200), diabetic rats treated with a combination of CN and metformin (DMCOM), and diabetic rats treated with metformin at 100 mg/kg/day (DMMET). The treatments were administered by gavage for 4 weeks.

Results

Compared to single treatments, DMCOM showed a remarkable effect in reducing several parameters, including serum creatinine and blood urea nitrogen, while enhancing creatinine clearance in diabetic rats. Additionally, DMCOM significantly decreased malondialdehyde levels. Notably, diabetic rats treated with DMCOM exhibited a significant reduction in parameters associated with renal dysfunction, as evidenced by decreased inflammation markers, along with downregulated fibrotic markers.

Conclusion

Our findings provide a scientific basis for the clinical application of CN and suggest a new strategy for preventing nephrotoxicity and other kidney diseases in diabetic patients.

MeSH

Diabetes Mellitus, Creatinine, Fibrosis, Stress, Physiological, Medicine, Traditional, Oxidative Stress, Therapeutics, Metformin, Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2