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Vitamin D and Dapagliflozin Alleviate Renal Injury and Insulin Resistance in a Diet-Induced Metabolic Syndrome Rat Model.

Journal of biochemical and molecular toxicology
March 1, 2025
Xincai Hong et al. (6 authors)
Journal ArticleAnimal Study
Study Details

Study Goal

The researchers aimed to determine the combined effects of Vitamin D and dapagliflozin on metabolic and renal complications in a high-fat/high-sugar diet-induced rat model of metabolic syndrome.

Results Summary

The combination therapy significantly improved insulin sensitivity, reduced fasting blood glucose, and alleviated renal injury markers. It also reduced inflammation, lipid accumulation, and endoplasmic reticulum stress in renal tissues.

Population

HF/HS diet-induced metabolic syndrome rat model

Effective Dosage

Not specified

Duration

Not specified

Interactions

None mentioned

Extracted Claims (8)
InterventionDirectionEndpointPopulationDosageImpactClaim #
combination therapy of Vitamin D and dapagliflozin
increase
insulin sensitivity
HF/HS diet-induced rat model of metabolic syndrome
-
significantly improved
#1
combination therapy of Vitamin D and dapagliflozin
decrease
fasting blood glucose levels
HF/HS diet-induced rat model of metabolic syndrome
-
reduced
#2
combination therapy of Vitamin D and dapagliflozin
decrease
renal injury markers such as blood urea nitrogen and creatinine
HF/HS diet-induced rat model of metabolic syndrome
-
alleviated
#3
combination therapy of Vitamin D and dapagliflozin
decrease
inflammation
HF/HS diet-induced rat model of metabolic syndrome
-
attenuated
#4
combination therapy of Vitamin D and dapagliflozin
decrease
lipid accumulation
HF/HS diet-induced rat model of metabolic syndrome
-
attenuated
#5
combination therapy of Vitamin D and dapagliflozin
decrease
endoplasmic reticulum stress in renal tissues
HF/HS diet-induced rat model of metabolic syndrome
-
attenuated
#6
combination therapy of Vitamin D and dapagliflozin
decrease
levels of inflammatory cytokines
HF/HS diet-induced rat model of metabolic syndrome
-
reduced
#7
combination therapy of Vitamin D and dapagliflozin
decrease
levels of key stress markers (GRP78 and CHOP)
HF/HS diet-induced rat model of metabolic syndrome
-
reduced
#8
Abstract

Metabolic syndrome, primarily driven by high-fat/high-sugar (HF/HS) diets, is closely linked to insulin resistance and renal injury, leading to serious complications such as type 2 diabetes mellitus and diabetic nephropathy. This study explored the combined effects of Vitamin D (VD) and dapagliflozin (Dap) on metabolic and renal complications in an HF/HS diet-induced rat model of metabolic syndrome. The combination therapy significantly improved insulin sensitivity, reduced fasting blood glucose levels, and alleviated renal injury markers such as blood urea nitrogen and creatinine. It also attenuated inflammation, lipid accumulation, and endoplasmic reticulum stress in renal tissues, as evidenced by reduced levels of inflammatory cytokines and key stress markers (GRP78 and CHOP). Importantly, the study highlights the novel synergistic potential of VD and Dap in addressing these complications through complementary mechanisms. These findings suggest that this combination therapy offers promising clinical potential for managing metabolic syndrome and its progression to severe complications.

Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)
AnimalsBenzhydryl CompoundsMetabolic SyndromeGlucosidesInsulin ResistanceRatsVitamin DMaleKidneyDisease Models, AnimalDiet, High-FatRats, Sprague-DawleyEndoplasmic Reticulum Chaperone BiP
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Quality Scores
SafetyNot Assessed
Efficacy85/10
Quality75/10
Research Impact Scores
APT Score0.05
Weight Score1.88
Normalized Score0.69
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