Exploration of the mechanisms underlying the beneficial effect of Luo Tong formula on retinal function in diabetic rats via the “gut microbiota–inflammation–retina” axis

Abstract Background Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is a common microvascular complication of diabetes. Luo Tong formula (LTF), a classical traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) prescription, consists of four plants that have been widely and effectively used to treat DR. Previous work in our laboratory has c...

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Published in:	Chinese Medicine
Main Authors:	Sha Di, Chensi Yao, Liping Qiao, Xiuyang Li, Bing Pang, Jiaran Lin, Jia Wang, Min Li, Xiaolin Tong
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	BMC 2022-12-01
Subjects:	Diabetic retinopathy Luo Tong formula Traditional Chinese medicine Gut microbiota Inflammation Blood-retinal barrier
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.1186/s13020-022-00688-3