Therapeutic potential of Juglans regia L. leaf extract against diabetic retinopathy in rat

Authors

1 Anatomy Department, Student Research Committee, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran

2 Molecular and Cell Biology Research Center, Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran

3 Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Lorestan University of Medical Sciences, Khorramabad, Iran

4 Razi Herbal Researches Center, Lorestan University of Medical Sciences, Khorramabad, Iran

Abstract

Objective(s): Oxidative stress has a pivotal role in the pathogenesis of diabetic retinopathy (DR). Juglans regia L. (JRL) leaf extract has hypoglycemic and antioxidative properties. This study aimed to determine the ameliorative effects of JRL against diabetic retinopathy.
Materials and Methods: The DR rat model was generated by injection of streptozotocin (STZ). A subset of the diabetic rats received JRL or metformin after the onset of hyperglycemia. Histopathology and immunohistochemistry of apoptotic and inflammatory factors were assessed along with biochemical assessments of lipid peroxidation and antioxidant status.
Results: Lipid peroxidation level and catalase activity significantly improved after JRL consumption (PPP Conclusion: JRL leaf extract exert protective effects against diabetic retinopathy.

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Iranian Journal of Basic Medical Sciences
Volume 20, Issue 11
November 2017
Pages 1275-1281

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