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ArticleJournal of diabetes investigation2026

Calebin A mitigates oxidative stress and inflammation in diabetic nephropathy via Nrf2/HO-1 and NF-κB signaling pathways.

Reyhane Ghayour Vatanparast, Mahdieh Aliyari, Mahla Palizkaran Yazdi, Soodeh Alidadi, Mohammad Reza Sokhanvar, Sercan Karav, Prashant Kesharwani, Hossein Hosseini, Amirhossein Sahebkar

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Reyhane Ghayour VatanparastDepartment of Neuroscience, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.
Mahdieh AliyariDepartment of Neuroscience, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.
Mahla Palizkaran YazdiDepartment of Neuroscience, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.
Soodeh AlidadiDepartment of Pathobiology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad, Iran.
Mohammad Reza SokhanvarPhysiology Research Center, Institute of Neuropharmacology, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran.
Sercan KaravDepartment of Molecular Biology and Genetics, Canakkale Onsekiz Mart University, Canakkale, Turkey.
Prashant KesharwaniDepartment of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Dr. Harisingh Gour Vishwavidyalaya, Sagar, Madhya Pradesh, India.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0890-769X
Hossein HosseiniDepartment of Clinical Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.
Amirhossein SahebkarBiotechnology Research Center, Pharmaceutical Technology Institute, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8656-1444

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backgroundDiabetic nephropathy (DN) is a common and serious microvascular complication of diabetes mellitus, primarily driven by persistent hyperglycemia-induced oxidative stress and chronic inflammation. Calebin A, a naturally occurring noncurcuminoid compound, has shown promising antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects in various disease models. This study aimed to evaluate the nephroprotective effects and underlying mechanisms of calebin A in an experimental model of DN.

methodsDN was induced in C57BL/6 mice using streptozotocin (STZ). Diabetic mice were treated with calebin A, curcumin, or metformin for 6 weeks.

resultsTreatment with calebin A resulted in significant improvements in glycemic control, renal function, oxidative stress, inflammation, fibrosis, and renal histopathological alterations. Calebin A reduced oxidative stress and inflammation by activating the Nrf2 pathway and downregulating the NF-κB signaling pathway. Histological analyses supported these findings by demonstrating marked attenuation of STZ-induced renal damage following calebin A administration.

conclusionThese results highlight the multitargeted nephroprotective effects of calebin A in DN. Further long-term and clinically oriented studies are warranted to validate these effects in chronic disease settings.

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Diabetes Mellitus, ExperimentalDiabetic NephropathiesInflammationNF-E2-Related Factor 2NF-kappa BOxidative StressAnimalsAntioxidantsHeme Oxygenase-1MaleMembrane ProteinsMiceMice, Inbred C57BLSignal TransductionAntioxidantsHeme Oxygenase-1Hmox1 protein, mouseMembrane ProteinsNfe2l2 protein, mouseNF-E2-Related Factor 2NF-kappa BAntioxidantDiabetesTurmeric

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