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Biochemistry Letters
Biochemistry Letters
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Background: One of the most severe consequences of diabetes
mellitus and end-stage renal failure is diabetic nephropathy
(DN), which is regarded as such globally. Exosomes, which are
released by a variety of cells, are one of the cutting-edge,
hopeful treatments for chronic kidney damage.
Objective: This study assessed the effects of exosomes made
from mesenchymal stem cells and an aqueous extract of the
fruit of the Balanites aegyptiacae plant on DN in a diabetic rat
model. It was suggested that balanites and exosomes could
regulate diabetic kidney problems and function as a potential
novel regulator in DN therapy. Methods: Seven groups of 70
mature male albino rats, weighing 180–200 g, were created:
Groups I and II are the negative control groups, Group III is
the Balanites-treated group, Group IV is the MSCs-treated
group, Group V is the Exosome- treated group, Group VI is
the Balanites + MSCs-treated group, and Group VII is the
Balanites + exosome- treated group. The following
measurements were made: plasma glucose, serum insulin, total
cholesterol, triacylglycerol, and a kidney function test. Also
performed was a histopathological evaluation of pancreatic
tissue. Results: Balanites aegyptiacae co-administration with
MSCs or exosomes showed a significant reduction in the
concentrations of plasma glucose, total cholesterol,
triacylglycerol, urea and creatinine. Furthermore, there was a
significant rise in insulin levels in the groups co-administered
Balanites aegyptiacae with MSCs or exosome as well as,
enhanced regeneration of beta cell of the pancreas.
Conclusion: These results clearly revealed that Balanites
aegyptiacae co-administration with exosome has synergistic
effect for each other and gives a higher renoprotective effect in
rats with DN. In addition, Balanites aegyptiacae fruit aqueous
extract exhibited potential anti-hyperglycemic and antihyperlipidemic effects.
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