Protective effect of quercetin on streptozotocin-induced diabetic peripheral neuropathy rats through modulating gut microbiota and reactive oxygen species level.

CONCLUSIONS: Quercetin exerts neuroprotective effect and modulates gut microbiota associated with DPN phenotypes and ROS production levels in STZ-induced DPN rats, suggesting the therapeutic application of quercetin for DPN prevention and treatment.
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Source: Biomedicine and pharmacotherapy = Biomedecine and pharmacotherapie - June 22, 2020 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Xie J, Song W, Liang X, Zhang Q, Shi Y, Liu W, Shi X Tags: Biomed Pharmacother Source Type: research