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SynthesisCurrent diabetes reviews2026

Emerging Therapeutic Potential of Fisetin for Nephrotoxicity, Kidney Injury, and Nephropathy: A Systematic Review.

Saeed Mohajeri, Alizamen Salehifard Jouneghani, Saeid Heidari-Soureshjani, Catherine Mt Sherwin, Faramarz Beigi

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Saeed MohajeriDepartment of Pediatrics, Shahrekord University of Medical Sciences, Shahrekord, Iran.ORCID 0000-0003-3792-9596
Alizamen Salehifard JouneghaniDepartment of Pediatrics, School of Medicine, Shahrekord University of Medical Sciences, Shahrekord, Iran.ORCID 0000-0001-6572-9394
Saeid Heidari-SoureshjaniModeling in Health Research Center, Shahrekord University of Medical Sciences, Shahrekord, Iran.ORCID 0000-0002-7592-3868
Catherine Mt SherwinDepartment of Pediatrics, Pediatric Clinical Pharmacology and Toxicology, Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine, Dayton Children's Hospital, One Children's Plaza, Dayton, OH 45324, USA.ORCID 0000-0002-0844-3207
Faramarz BeigiDepartment of Urology, School of Medicine, Shahrekord University of Medical Sciences, Shahrekord, Iran.ORCID 0000-0002-5391-3116

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

INTRODUCTION/

objectiveKidney diseases cause high morbidity and mortality worldwide. This study investigated the mechanistic effects of Fisetin (FIS) on nephrotoxicity, kidney injury, and nephropathy induced by drugs, toxic chemicals, diabetes, lupus, diet, ureteral obstruction, and ischemic situations.

methodsTo identify pertinent articles published before Oct 1, 2024, a comprehensive electronic search was performed across several databases, including MEDLINE/PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, Web of Science, and Scopus. After establishing clear inclusion and exclusion criteria, studies that met the research objectives were selected. Data were extracted and analyzed, documenting study characteristics, methodologies, and biological mechanisms. RESULTS AND DISCUSSION: Antioxidant benefits were evident with increased levels of endogenous antioxidant enzymes and NQO1, alongside reduced oxidative stress markers such as 8-OHdG and MDA. Enhanced mitochondrial function, including improved respiration, ATP synthesis, and antioxidant capacity, further supported cellular resilience. Anti-inflammatory effects were marked by reduced pro-inflammatory cytokines, macrophage and neutrophil infiltration, and inhibited pathways like NF-κB and MAPK. Anti-apoptotic actions included decreased levels of pro-apoptotic proteins. FIS also reduced fibrotic markers and pathways such as TGF-β/SMAD, mitigating excessive ECM buildup. Additionally, modulation of metabolic pathways was observed, including decreased glucose and lipid profiles and improved insulin sensitivity. Kidney function and structural integrity were preserved with reduced levels of nephrotoxic agents.

conclusionPreclinical studies revealed that FIS demonstrates promising protective effects against kidney toxicity, renal injury, diabetes, and lupus-induced nephropathy. However, more clinical studies are needed in this field to determine effective and safe doses.

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Acute Kidney InjuryAntioxidantsFlavonolsKidneyKidney DiseasesAnimalsHumansOxidative StressAntioxidantsfisetinFlavonolsdiabetesFisetinkidney injurynephropathynephroprotectivenephrotoxicity

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