Evaluation of effect of Nerium oleander against STZ induced diabetic neuropathy rat model by reducing NF-κB pathway

Abstract

Diabetic neuropathy (DN) is a chronic diabetic complication, which is difficult to manage. The current investigation evaluates the effect of Nerium oleander (NO) in the management of diabetic neuropathy (DN). Diabetic neuropathy was induced by streptozotocin (STZ) [60 mg/kg, i.p.] and treated with NO 150 mg/kg and 300 mg/kg, per oral (p.o.) for two week. Blood glucose level, analgesic response, muscle coordination, and intestinal transit were estimated in DN rats. Oxidative stress and inflammation were estimated in DN rats. Loss of muscle coordination, swim Endurance and analgesic response were attenuated by NO treatment in DN rats. Mediators of inflammation and oxidative stress parameters were ameliorated in NO treated DN rats. The given study concluded that NO has beneficial for the management of DN by regulating oxidative stress and inflammatory mediators.