Research Article

Effect of probiotics on kidney tissue in an experimental diabetes model

Volume: 18 Number: 2 April 1, 2025
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Effect of probiotics on kidney tissue in an experimental diabetes model

Abstract

Purpose: Diabetes, a major public health issue, is an endocrine and metabolic disease that causes damage to various tissues, including the kidneys. Probiotics are thought to play a beneficial role in the prevention and treatment of diseases when used in sufficient amounts. This study aims to investigate the effects of probiotic supplementation on kidney tissue damage induced by diabetes. Materials and methods: A total of 34 rats were divided into five groups. The control group (K, n=5) received PBS, while the probiotic-only group (Pm, n=5) was given probiotics (0.6 mg/kg). In the diabetes group (Dm, n=8), diabetes was induced using streptozotocin (50 mg/kg). The PmD group (n=8) received probiotic supplementation before diabetes induction, and probiotic administration continued after diabetes was induced. In contrast, the DmP group (n=8) first underwent diabetes induction, followed by probiotic supplementation. Kidney tissues were examined histopathologically and immunohistochemically, with Bcl-2 and alpha-SMA antibody expressions evaluated. Results: No histopathological alterations were observed in the control group. In the Dm group, moderate-to-mild nephrotoxicity was detected, while the probiotic-supplemented diabetes groups exhibited mild nephrotoxicity. Bcl-2 expression was decreased in the Dm group but was found to be higher in the DmP and PmD groups. Conversely, alpha-SMA expression was elevated in the Dm group, whereas it was lower in the DmP and PmD groups. Conclusion: Histopathological and immunohistochemical analyses indicate that probiotics exert a protective effect against diabetes-induced kidney damage.

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Supporting Institution

This study was supported by Pamukkale University Scientific Research Projects Coordination Office (BAP Project no: 2021SABE018)

Project Number

2021SABE018

Ethical Statement

Permission for the study was obtained from Pamukkale University Animal Experiments Ethics Committee with the decision numbered and dated PAUHDEK-2021/37.

Thanks

We would like to thank Pamukkale University Experimental Animal Research Unit (DEHAB) for their contribution during the experiment.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Biochemistry and Cell Biology (Other)

Journal Section

Research Article

Early Pub Date

March 19, 2025

Publication Date

April 1, 2025

Submission Date

January 27, 2025

Acceptance Date

March 18, 2025

Published in Issue

Year 2025 Volume: 18 Number: 2

APA
Yeşil, Z., Çetin, H., Lafci, İ., Tan, S., Vural, B., & Özdamar, S. (2025). Effect of probiotics on kidney tissue in an experimental diabetes model. Pamukkale Medical Journal, 18(2), 340-355. https://doi.org/10.31362/patd.1625516
AMA
1.Yeşil Z, Çetin H, Lafci İ, Tan S, Vural B, Özdamar S. Effect of probiotics on kidney tissue in an experimental diabetes model. Pam Med J. 2025;18(2):340-355. doi:10.31362/patd.1625516
Chicago
Yeşil, Zülal, Hülya Çetin, İlknur Lafci, Semih Tan, Bilgin Vural, and Saim Özdamar. 2025. “Effect of Probiotics on Kidney Tissue in an Experimental Diabetes Model”. Pamukkale Medical Journal 18 (2): 340-55. https://doi.org/10.31362/patd.1625516.
EndNote
Yeşil Z, Çetin H, Lafci İ, Tan S, Vural B, Özdamar S (April 1, 2025) Effect of probiotics on kidney tissue in an experimental diabetes model. Pamukkale Medical Journal 18 2 340–355.
IEEE
[1]Z. Yeşil, H. Çetin, İ. Lafci, S. Tan, B. Vural, and S. Özdamar, “Effect of probiotics on kidney tissue in an experimental diabetes model”, Pam Med J, vol. 18, no. 2, pp. 340–355, Apr. 2025, doi: 10.31362/patd.1625516.
ISNAD
Yeşil, Zülal - Çetin, Hülya - Lafci, İlknur - Tan, Semih - Vural, Bilgin - Özdamar, Saim. “Effect of Probiotics on Kidney Tissue in an Experimental Diabetes Model”. Pamukkale Medical Journal 18/2 (April 1, 2025): 340-355. https://doi.org/10.31362/patd.1625516.
JAMA
1.Yeşil Z, Çetin H, Lafci İ, Tan S, Vural B, Özdamar S. Effect of probiotics on kidney tissue in an experimental diabetes model. Pam Med J. 2025;18:340–355.
MLA
Yeşil, Zülal, et al. “Effect of Probiotics on Kidney Tissue in an Experimental Diabetes Model”. Pamukkale Medical Journal, vol. 18, no. 2, Apr. 2025, pp. 340-55, doi:10.31362/patd.1625516.
Vancouver
1.Zülal Yeşil, Hülya Çetin, İlknur Lafci, Semih Tan, Bilgin Vural, Saim Özdamar. Effect of probiotics on kidney tissue in an experimental diabetes model. Pam Med J. 2025 Apr. 1;18(2):340-55. doi:10.31362/patd.1625516

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