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ArticleInternational journal of ophthalmology2026

Protective effects of zingerone on the retina in diabetic rats.

Bahadir Utlu, Betül Dertsiz Kozan, Serkan Yildirim

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Article in International journal of ophthalmology, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. An erratum has been issued. Cited by 1 paper.

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Bahadir UtluOphthalmology, Erzurum Regional Training and Research Hospital, University of Health Sciences, Erzurum 25150, Türkiye.
Betül Dertsiz KozanOphthalmology, Gazi Yasargil Training and Research Hospital, Diyarbakır 0021, Türkiye.
Serkan YildirimPathology, Atatürk University Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Erzurum 25240, Türkiye.

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Abstract

aimTo investigate the effects of zingerone (ZO) on the retina in diabetic rats.

methodsA total of 70 rats were randomly selected and divided into seven groups [diabetic group (Dm+;

resultsIn diabetic rats, severe retinal inflammation, tissue necrosis, and increased tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) expression were observed. ZO administration reduced these effects in a dose-dependent manner. Protective effects of metformin alone were limited, and no synergistic benefit was observed in ZO+Met groups. Administration of 50 mg/kg ZO to non-diabetic rats caused no retinal toxicity. Additionally, elevated 8-OHdG and c-Jun N-terminal kinase (JNK) expressions in diabetic retinopathy models were significantly reduced by ZO treatment.

conclusionZO can markedly reduce the pathological effects of the retina in a diabetic rat model.

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diabetic retinopathyratretinazingerone

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PMID41767331
PMCPMC12945603

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