Potential of karamunting (Rhodomyrtus tomentosa) fraction against kidney damage in diabetic rats

Abstract

Introduction: Karamunting (Rhodomyrtus tomentosa) is Indonesian native plant that contains high anti-oxidant compounds with the potential to suppress oxidative stress activity in cells. This study is the first research to specifically explore the role of the karamunting fraction in protecting kidney damage due to the formation of AGEs in the renal glomerulus in diabetes mellitus.

Keywords

• glycated haemoglobin a
• insulin
• protective agents
• oxidative stress
• rhodomyrtus tomentosa