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ArticleAmerican journal of translational research2025

Carnosic acid attenuates diabetic retinopathy via the SIRT1 signaling pathway: neuroprotection and endothelial cell preservation.

Huade Mai, Chenghong Liu, Biwei Fu, Xinbo Ji, Minghui Chen, Yunbo Zhang, Yunyun Lin, Juming Chen, Yanling Song, Shenhong Gu

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Huade MaiDepartment of General Practice of The First Affiliated Hospital of Hainan Medical University Haikou 570102, Hainan, China.
Chenghong LiuHainan Medical University Haikou 570102, Hainan, China.
Biwei FuHainan Medical University Haikou 570102, Hainan, China.
Xinbo JiDepartment of General Practice of The First Affiliated Hospital of Hainan Medical University Haikou 570102, Hainan, China.
Minghui ChenDepartment of General Practice of The First Affiliated Hospital of Hainan Medical University Haikou 570102, Hainan, China.
Yunbo ZhangDepartment of General Practice of The First Affiliated Hospital of Hainan Medical University Haikou 570102, Hainan, China.
Yunyun LinDepartment of General Practice of The First Affiliated Hospital of Hainan Medical University Haikou 570102, Hainan, China.
Juming ChenDepartment of General Practice of The First Affiliated Hospital of Hainan Medical University Haikou 570102, Hainan, China.
Yanling SongDepartment of General Practice of The First Affiliated Hospital of Hainan Medical University Haikou 570102, Hainan, China.
Shenhong GuDepartment of General Practice of The First Affiliated Hospital of Hainan Medical University Haikou 570102, Hainan, China.

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objectiveTo explore the therapeutic effects of Carnosic acid (CA) on diabetic retinopathy (DR), a complication of diabetes mellitus (DM) characterized by retinal neuronal damage induced by oxidative stress.

methodsDR was induced in rodent models via streptozotocin (STZ) administration, while human retinal microvascular endothelial cells (HRMECs) were cultured in high-glucose (HG) conditions. The effects of CA on oxidative stress, inflammation, and apoptotic signaling were evaluated by quantifying relevant biomarkers.

resultsCA treatment significantly increased the expression of sirtuin 1, which was reduced in both STZ-treated rats and HG-exposed HRMECs, as confirmed by polymerase chain reaction (PCR) analysis. CA alleviated oxidative stress, inflammation, and apoptosis in STZ-induced DR models. In vitro, CA exhibited a dose-dependent enhancement of SIRT1 expression, providing substantial protection against HG-induced damage in HRMECs. This protective effect involved the suppression of oxidative mediators, reduction of pro-inflammatory cytokine release, and inhibition of apoptotic pathways. Additionally, CA prevented retinal ferroptosis by activating the SIRT1/p53/solute carrier family 7 member 11 (SLC7A11) pathway both in vivo and in vitro.

conclusionThis study suggests that CA alleviates DR by activating SIRT1, leading to decreased inflammation, apoptosis, and oxidative stress.

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apoptosisCarnosic aciddiabetic retinopathyinflammationsirtuin 1

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PMCPMC11982880

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