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SynthesisRenal failure2025

Efficacy and potential pharmacological mechanism of

Huiyu Liang, Zedong Chen, Mingmin Zhu, Jingying Zhong, Shufan Lin, Jianfeng Chen, Jing Yuan, Pingping Jiang, Xiaoshan Zhao, Ya Xiao

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Synthesis in Renal failure, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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5 · Who and what money

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10 authors.

Huiyu LiangSchool of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China.
Zedong ChenSchool of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China.
Mingmin ZhuSchool of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China.
Jingying ZhongSchool of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China.
Shufan LinSchool of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China.
Jianfeng ChenSchool of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China.
Jing YuanSchool of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China; Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China.
Pingping JiangDepartment of Traditional Chinese Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou, People's Republic of China.
Xiaoshan ZhaoSchool of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China; Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China.
Ya XiaoSchool of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundDiabetic nephropathy (DN) is a diabetes mellitus (DM)-induced complication that poses high morbidity and mortality risks. The MATERIAL AND

methodsA meta-analysis of 15 studies involving 1,443 patients was conducted. Furthermore, network pharmacology predicted components and targets, which were verified by molecular docking and

resultsIn our meta-analysis, AS notably elevated clinical outcomes and renal function among patients with DN. Meanwhile, when the treatment duration exceeds 12 weeks, AS demonstrated a significant reduction in fasting blood glucose levels, indicating a time-dependent effect. Moreover, based on network pharmacology results, AS likely enhanced clinical outcomes by interacting with vital signaling pathways, including PI3K/Akt, MAPK, and NF-kappa B. Molecular docking studies have confirmed that PTGS2, the key therapeutic target of AS, can be closely combined with bioactive components

conclusionThrough rigorous experimental validation, our study demonstrates AS's significant clinical efficacy in managing DN. Specifically, AS has been shown to enhance renal function, ameliorate renal fibrosis, and positively influence iron metabolism. Despite these promising outcomes, future research with a larger sample size must be conducted to further substantiate these findings.

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Astragalus PlantDiabetic NephropathiesDrugs, Chinese HerbalSalvia miltiorrhizaAnimalsHumansMolecular Docking SimulationNetwork PharmacologyDrugs, Chinese HerbalAstragalusDiabetic nephropathymeta-analysismolecular dockingnetwork pharmacologySalvia miltiorrhiza

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