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Chinese Journal of Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics ›› 2026, Vol. 31 ›› Issue (7): 928-936.doi: 10.12092/j.issn.1009-2501.2026.07.009

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Research progress of active components of Astragalus membranaceus in improving lipid metabolism disorder of diabetic kidney disease

Liping ZHENG1,2,3(), Han ZHU1,2,3, Keqin ZHAO2, Yong HUANG3,*(), Peng LIU2,*()   

  1. 1. Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanchang 330004, Jiangxi, China
    2. Xiyuan Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing 100091, China
    3. Department of Nephrology, Affiliated Hospital of Jiangxi University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Nanchang 330006, Jiangxi, China
  • Received:2025-09-19 Revised:2025-10-12 Online:2026-07-26 Published:2026-08-04
  • Contact: Yong HUANG,Peng LIU E-mail:zlp18307007805@163.com;huangy870613@126.com;drliupeng@sina.cn

Abstract:

Diabetic kidney disease (DKD) is a common microvascular complication secondary to diabetes. Its incidence is increasing year by year, which seriously threatens the prognosis and quality of life of diabetic patients. At present, the clinical treatment options for DKD are limited, and it is difficult to effectively prevent its progression. In the complex pathophysiological mechanism of DKD, lipid metabolism disorder plays an important role, which not only promotes lipid deposition in the kidney, but also accelerates the process of renal injury through lipid toxicity. In recent years, Chinese herbal medicine has attracted much attention because of its significant effect in improving DKD lipid metabolism disorder. Astragalus membranaceus is a commonly used Chinese herbal medicine for the treatment of DKD, which shows significant renal protective effect in the treatment of DKD. Astragalus membranaceus is rich in Astragaloside Ⅳ, formononetin, quercetin, kaempferol and other active ingredients. It shows unique advantages in improving DKD lipid metabolism disorders. It can not only effectively improve lipid metabolism disorders, but also reduce renal lipid deposition. This article systematically reviews the research progress of the effect of Astragalus active ingredients on improving lipid metabolism disorders in DKD, and provides a theoretical basis for clinical treatment of DKD strategies.

Key words: diabetic kidney disease, Astragalus membranaceus, active ingredients, lipid homeostasis, Chinese herbal medicine

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