Diacerein alleviates kidney injury through attenuating inflammation and oxidative stress in obese insulin-resistant rats

• Main Authors: Nuttawud Chueakula, Krit Jaikumkao, Phatchawan Arjinajarn, Anchalee Pongchaidecha, Varanuj Chatsudthipong, Nipon Chattipakorn, Anusorn Lungkaphin
• Format: Journal
• Published: 2018
• Subjects: Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology; Medicine
• Online Access: https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?partnerID=HzOxMe3b&scp=85035784485&origin=inward; http://cmuir.cmu.ac.th/jspui/handle/6653943832/58299
• Institution: Chiang Mai University

© 2017 Elsevier Inc. A link between inflammation with obesity and metabolic syndrome has been found in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). Diacerein is an anthraquinone used to treat osteoarthritis that exerts anti-inflammatory action by inhibiting the synthesis and activity of proinflammato...