Protective Effects of Purple Rice Husk against Diabetic Nephropathy by Modulating PGC-1α/SIRT3/SOD2 Signaling and Maintaining Mitochondrial Redox Equilibrium in Rats
Diabetic nephropathy (DN) is the primary cause of end-stage renal disease worldwide. Oxidative stress and mitochondrial dysfunction are central to its pathogenesis. Rice husk, the leftover from the milling process, is a good source of phytochemicals with antioxidant activity. This study evaluated th...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2021-08-01
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Series: | Biomolecules |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2218-273X/11/8/1224 |