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Research progress in regulatory effect of sulforaphane on diabetes and fatty liver disease

  • Yao Sun
  • , Ying Chun Zhang
  • , Si Cong Tian
  • , Bao Long Li
  • , Yu Juan Shan*
  • *Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

The intervention of sulforaphane can reduce the risk of diabetes and its complications. It is mainly achieved by regulating nuclear factor erythroid-2-related factor 2 (Nrf2) to inhibit endothelial cell activation and improve high density lipoprotein levels. In addition, sulforaphane can bring about a marked improvement on fatty liver disease by regulating lipid metabolism. Its important pathways include the regulation of peroxisome proliferators-activated receptors y (PPARy), hormone-sensitive triglyceride lipase (HSL) and AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK) regulation promotes lipolysis. In summary, further exploration of the mechanism of action of plant-derived functional ingredients of sulforaphane may be the key to preventing and treating diabetes and fatty liver disease.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)628-632
Number of pages5
JournalChinese Journal of Pharmacology and Toxicology
Volume33
Issue number8
DOIs
StatePublished - Aug 2020
Externally publishedYes

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
    SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

Keywords

  • Diabetes
  • Fatty liver disease
  • Phytochemicals
  • Sulforaphane

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