Research Progress in Prevention and Treatment of Diabetic Nephropathy with TCM Polysaccharides

VernacularTitle:中药多糖类化合物防治糖尿病肾病药理研究进展
Author: Yongsheng WANG ; Sitong ZHOU ; Lixia YANG
Keywords: TCM polysaccharide; diabetic nephropathy; review
From: Chinese Journal of Information on Traditional Chinese Medicine 2017;24(5):129-132
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Diabetic nephropathy (DN) is one of the most important microvascular complications of diabetes, which is one of the most important causes of death in diabetic patients. Because of its high efficiency and few adverse reactions, TCM has been widely studied and used in the treatment of DN, with unique advantages. The recent research showed that a variety of TCM polysaccharides have the effects of reduce blood sugar and protect kidney. This article reviewed the research on TCM polysaccharides on the prevention and treatment of DN, which can provide references for further study and application.