Journal of ethnopharmacology

Asiaticoside may reduce aging of blood vessel cells in diabetic eye disease by boosting cell cleanup through the PI3K/AKT/mTOR pathway

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Abstract

Asiaticoside (AC) is a promising bioactive compound derived from traditional Chinese medicinal herbs that may protect against diabetic retinopathy.

  • Diabetic retinopathy is a major complication of diabetes, linked to blood vessel dysfunction and barrier breakdown in the retina.
  • Asiaticoside is associated with potential therapeutic benefits for various diabetic complications.
  • The specific molecular targets and mechanisms of action for asiaticoside in diabetic retinopathy are not yet fully understood.

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