Study type: In vivo/preclinical · Status: Verified against declared source

Mitochondria-derived chemical sequence is an effective target for treating streptozotocin induced painful diabetic neuropathy through induction of activated protein kinase/peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma coactivator 1alpha -mediated mitochondrial biogenesis.

Molecular pain · 2024

Study scale: Male C57BL/6 mice (weighing 20–22 g, 8–10 weeks-old) were purchased from the Experimental Animal Center of Xuzhou Medical University (Xuzhou, China).

Abstract only: Open source record

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Plain-language verified summary

Question

Painful Diabetic Neuropathy (PDN) is a common diabetes complication that frequently causes severe hyperalgesia and allodynia and presents treatment challenges.

Methods

Mitochondrial-derived peptide was synthesized by a standard Fmoc-based solid phase synthesis methodology as our previous report.

Scale or participants

Male C57BL/6 mice (weighing 20–22 g, 8–10 weeks-old) were purchased from the Experimental Animal Center of Xuzhou Medical University (Xuzhou, China).

Key findings

Painful Diabetic Neuropathy (PDN) is a common diabetes complication that frequently causes severe hyperalgesia and allodynia and presents treatment challenges.

Limitations and uncertainty

Painful Diabetic Neuropathy (PDN) is a common diabetes complication that frequently causes severe hyperalgesia and allodynia and presents treatment challenges.

Verified against declared source. Verification is limited to the declared source and review scope. It does not mean independent replication or establish efficacy, safety, or suitability.