Biology,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
13(9), С. 732 - 732
Опубликована: Сен. 18, 2024
(1)
Background:
Diabetic
retinopathy
(DR)
is
a
major
complication
of
diabetes,
marked
by
abnormal
angiogenesis,
microaneurysms,
and
retinal
hemorrhages.
Traditional
Ayurvedic
medicine
advocates
multi-target
strategies
for
DR
management.
However,
the
mechanisms
which
Solanum
xanthocarpum
(SX)
Plumbago
zeylanica
(PZ)
exert
therapeutic
effects
are
not
well
understood;
(2)
Methods:
To
investigate
these
mechanisms,
we
employed
network
pharmacology
molecular
docking
techniques.
Phytochemicals
from
SX
PZ
were
identified
using
IMPPAT
database
Swiss
Target
Prediction
tool.
DR-related
protein
targets
sourced
GeneCards
database,
common
through
Venn
diagram
analysis.
STRING
Cytoscape
used
to
construct
analyze
protein–protein
interaction
networks.
Pathway
enrichment
was
performed
with
Gene
Ontology
KEGG
databases;
(3)
Results:
We
28
active
phytoconstituents,
targeting
proteins
such
as
EGFR,
SRC,
STAT3,
AKT1,
HSP90AA1.
Molecular
dynamics
simulations
confirmed
strong
binding
affinities
compounds
their
targets;
(4)
Conclusions:
The
study
highlights
activity
PZ,
particularly
in
pathways
related
EGFR
tyrosine
kinase
inhibitor
resistance
PI3K–AKT
signaling.
These
findings
provide
valuable
insights
into
potential
DR,
suggesting
effective
modulation
key
involved
disease.
Molecular Medicine,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
30(1)
Опубликована: Май 26, 2024
Abstract
Diabetes
mellitus,
a
chronic
metabolic
disease,
often
leads
to
numerous
complications,
significantly
contributing
global
morbidity
and
mortality
rates.
High
glucose
levels
trigger
epigenetic
modifications
linked
pathophysiological
processes
like
inflammation,
immunity,
oxidative
stress,
mitochondrial
dysfunction,
senescence
various
kinds
of
cell
death.
Despite
glycemic
control,
transient
hyperglycemia
can
persistently
harm
organs,
tissues,
cells,
latent
effect
termed
"metabolic
memory"
that
contributes
diabetic
complications.
Understanding
memory's
mechanisms
could
offer
new
approach
mitigating
these
However,
key
molecules
networks
underlying
memory
remain
incompletely
understood.
This
review
traces
the
history
research,
highlights
its
features,
discusses
recent
involved
in
mechanisms,
summarizes
confirmed
potential
therapeutic
compounds.
Additionally,
we
outline
vitro
vivo
models
memory.
We
hope
this
work
will
inform
future
research
on
regulatory
facilitate
development
effective
compounds
prevent
Angiogenesis,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
27(3), С. 311 - 331
Опубликована: Апрель 2, 2024
Abstract
Diabetic
retinopathy
has
a
high
probability
of
causing
visual
impairment
or
blindness
throughout
the
disease
progression
and
is
characterized
by
growth
new
blood
vessels
in
retina
at
an
advanced,
proliferative
stage.
Microglia
are
resident
immune
population
central
nervous
system,
known
to
play
crucial
role
regulating
retinal
angiogenesis
both
physiological
pathological
conditions,
including
diabetic
retinopathy.
Physiologically,
they
located
close
essential
for
forming
(neovascularization).
In
retinopathy,
microglia
become
widely
activated,
showing
distinct
polarization
phenotype
that
leads
their
accumulation
around
neovascular
tufts.
These
activated
induce
pathogenic
through
secretion
various
angiogenic
factors
status
endothelial
cells.
Interestingly,
some
subtypes
simultaneously
promote
regression
neovascularization
tufts
normal
lesions.
Modulating
state
microglial
activation
ameliorate
thus
appears
as
promising
potential
therapeutic
approach
managing
Graphical
abstract
Frontiers in Endocrinology,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
14
Опубликована: Ноя. 9, 2023
Diabetic
retinopathy
(DR)
is
a
prevalent
complication
of
diabetes,
significantly
impacting
patients’
quality
life
due
to
vision
loss.
No
pharmacological
therapies
are
currently
approved
for
DR,
excepted
the
drugs
treat
diabetic
macular
edema
such
as
anti-VEGF
agents
or
steroids
administered
by
intraocular
route.
Advancements
in
research
have
highlighted
crucial
role
early
intervention
DR
halting
delaying
disease
progression.
This
holds
immense
significance
enhancing
and
alleviating
societal
burden
associated
with
medical
care
costs.
The
non-proliferative
stage
represents
phase
DR.
In
comparison
proliferative
stage,
pathological
changes
primarily
manifest
microangiomas
hemorrhages,
while
at
cellular
level,
there
loss
pericytes,
neuronal
cell
death,
disruption
components
functionality
within
retinal
vascular
unit
encompassing
pericytes
neurons.
Both
neurodegenerative
microvascular
abnormalities
stages
Therefore,
our
focus
lies
on
we
initially
summarized
mechanisms
involved
its
development,
including
pathways
polyols,
that
revolve
around
occurring
during
this
stage.
We
also
integrate
cutting-edge
mechanisms,
leukocyte
adhesion,
neutrophil
extracellular
traps,
multiple
RNA
regulation,
microorganisms,
death
(ferroptosis
pyroptosis),
other
related
mechanisms.
current
status
drug
therapy
early-stage
discussed
provide
insights
development
pharmaceutical
interventions
targeting
treatment
Diabetes
mellitus
(DM)
is
putting
a
great
burden
worldwide.
This
rise
in
DM
cases,
both
type
1
and
2,
significantly
impacts
public
health.
India
has
grappled
with
diabetes
epidemic
for
several
years,
leading
to
many
misdiagnosed
untreated
cases.
remains
significant
factor
adult-onset
blindness
despite
improvements
management.
increases
the
danger
of
diabetic
retinopathy
(DR)
permanent
loss
sight
those
affected.
The
screening
DR
aims
identify
persons
complications
arising
from
or
DR,
which
could
potentially
result
blindness,
so
that
treatment
can
be
started
immediately
avoided.
A
comprehensive
health
system
approach
required
ensure
sector
effectively
screens
DR.
Improving
patient
outcomes
avoiding
visual
depends
on
early
identification
treatment.
article
discusses
actions
should
implemented
establish
national
effort
systematic
screening.
It
also
highlights
importance
its
impact
effectiveness.
Regular
screenings
enable
detection
retinopathy,
allowing
timely
intervention
Early
helps
prevent
associated
such
as
macular
edema
retinal
detachment.
Screening
assists
healthcare
providers
planning,
optimizing
approaches,
monitoring
Meanwhile,
essential
enhancing
outcomes,
thus
chances
preserving
vision
preventing
further
progression
disease.
improving
overall
management
this
sight-threatening
complication.
Diagnostics,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
14(13), С. 1364 - 1364
Опубликована: Июнь 27, 2024
Diabetic
retinopathy
(DR)
is
a
prevalent
microvascular
complication
of
diabetes
mellitus,
and
early
detection
crucial
for
effective
management.
Metabolomics
profiling
has
emerged
as
promising
approach
identifying
potential
biomarkers
associated
with
DR
progression.
This
study
aimed
to
develop
hybrid
explainable
artificial
intelligence
(XAI)
model
targeted
metabolomics
analysis
patients
DR,
utilizing
focused
identify
specific
metabolites
exhibiting
varying
concentrations
among
individuals
without
(NDR),
those
non-proliferative
(NPDR),
proliferative
(PDR)
who
have
type
2
mellitus
(T2DM).
A
total
317
T2DM
patients,
including
143
NDR,
123
NPDR,
51
PDR
cases,
were
included
in
the
study.
Serum
samples
underwent
using
liquid
chromatography
mass
spectrometry.
Several
machine
learning
models,
Support
Vector
Machines
(SVC),
Random
Forest
(RF),
Decision
Tree
(DT),
Logistic
Regression
(LR),
Multilayer
Perceptrons
(MLP),
implemented
solo
models
two-stage
ensemble
approach.
The
trained
validated
10-fold
cross-validation.
SHapley
Additive
exPlanations
(SHAP)
employed
interpret
contributions
each
feature
predictions.
Statistical
analyses
conducted
Shapiro-Wilk
test
normality,
Kruskal-Wallis
H
group
differences,
Mann-Whitney
U
Bonferroni
correction
post-hoc
comparisons.
SVC
+
MLP
achieved
highest
performance,
an
accuracy
89.58%,
precision
87.18%,
F1-score
88.20%,
F-beta
score
87.55%.
SHAP
revealed
that
glucose,
glycine,
age
consistently
important
features
across
all
classes,
while
creatinine
various
phosphatidylcholines
exhibited
higher
importance
class,
suggesting
their
severe
DR.
XAI
particularly
ensemble,
demonstrated
superior
performance
predicting
progression
compared
models.
application
facilitates
interpretation
importance,
providing
valuable
insights
into
metabolic
physiological
markers
different
stages
These
findings
highlight
combined
techniques
detection,
interventions,
personalized
treatment
strategies
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
25(22), С. 12271 - 12271
Опубликована: Ноя. 15, 2024
Diabetic
retinopathy
is
a
complex,
microvascular
disease
that
impacts
millions
of
working
adults
each
year.
High
blood
glucose
levels
from
Diabetes
Mellitus
lead
to
the
accumulation
advanced
glycation
end-products
(AGEs),
which
promote
inflammation
and
breakdown
inner
retinal
barrier
(iBRB),
resulting
in
vision
loss.
This
study
used
an
vitro
model
hyperglycemia
examine
how
endothelial
cells
(ECs)
Müller
glia
(MG)
collectively
regulate
molecular
transport.
Changes
cell
morphology,
expression
junctional
proteins,
reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS)
ECs
MG
were
examined
when
exposed
hyperglycemic
medium
containing
AGEs.
Trans-endothelial
resistance
(TEER)
assays
measure
changes
response
inflammatory
conditions,
with
without
anti-VEGF
compound.
Both
types
responded
conditions
significant
area
ROS,
proteins
ZO-1,
CX-43,
CD40,
as
well
receptor
for
The
resistivities
individual
dual
barriers
decreased
within
but
restored
basal,
normoglycemic
treated
anti-VEGF.
illustrated
phenotypic
responses
hyperglycemia,
key
cell–cell
communication.
results
highlight
important,
synergistic
relationships
between
they
contribute
function
combination
conventional
treatments.