Furthermore, T cells, interleukins and interferons are involved in the inflammatory and apoptosis reactions of lacrimal gland, cornea and conjunctiva, contributing to the development and progress of DED [7]. Some researchers hypothesized that the mechanism of the ocular manifestations in IBD includes ...
Berberine (BBR) has been shown to have antifibrotic effects in liver, kidney and lung. However, the mechanism of cytoprotective effects of BBR in DN is still unclear. In this study, we investigated the curative effects of BBR on tubulointerstitial fibrosis in streptozotocin (STZ)-induced diabetic...