Lycium barbarum leaves ameliorate diabetic retinopathy by regulating MAPK/NF-κB/VEGF signaling axis and gut microbiota-inflammation crosstalk
Lycium barbarum leaves (LBL), a medicinal and edible plant traditionally used in China, exert proven anti-diabetic effects, however, their potential for ameliorating diabetic retinopathy (DR) remains unclear. We aimed to screen LBL bioactive fractions (LBLBFs) and clarify their underlying mechanisms. LBL fractions...