
Naunyn-Schmiedeberg s Archives of Pharmacology, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown
Published: Feb. 15, 2025
Abstract Diabetic retinopathy (DR) represents a significant and serious complication associated with diabetes mellitus (DM), often resulting in considerable visual impairment or even blindness. The intricate pathological processes underlying DR complicate the effectiveness of current treatment modalities. Studies have highlighted potential natural products via several beneficial effects including anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anti-neovascular, anti-apoptotic properties. Flavonoids, saponins, saccharides, alkaloids exhibited various vivo vitro studies. However, clinical utilization these compounds is hindered by issues such as inadequate specificity, low bioavailability, toxicity. Therefore, there pressing need for rigorous studies to confirm efficacy preventing mitigating progression DR.
Language: Английский