Tianci Zhang

Mr. Tianci Zhang


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Academic Career Length

2Years (2025-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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20 June 2025 in Pharmaceuticals
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XJXiaofei Jin
Xiaofei Jin
彤贺彤彤 贺
彤彤 贺
TZTianci Zhang
Tianci Zhang
XWXiaorong Wang
Xiaorong Wang
XCXiangmei Chen
Xiangmei Chen
WGWeijuan Gao
Weijuan Gao
Objectives: This study aims to elucidate the potential molecular mechanism of Sinomenine (SIN) in treating renal injury in Diabetic Nephropathy (DN) through network pharmacology, molecular docking, and in vivo validation. Materials and Methods: db/db mice were used as a DN model to evaluate the therapeutic effects of SIN on body weight, blood glucose levels, renal function, and histopathology. Network pharmacology and molecular docking were integrated to predict the potential molecular mechanisms of SIN in DN treatment. Subsequently, in vivo validation was performed on db/db mice using ELISA, Western blotting, RT-qPCR, immunofluorescence, and immunohistochemistry. Results: Firstly, we found that SIN (62.4 mg/kg) improved general conditions and renal function in db/db mice, alleviating renal pathological damage. Network pharmacology analysis identified IL-1β, IL-6, and TNF-α as key targets of SIN in DN. SIN reduced IL-1β, IL-6, and TNF-α levels by inhibiting the cGAS/STING signaling pathway and its downstream p-TBK1, p-IRF3, and NF-κB expression. Conclusions: SIN alleviates inflammatory injury in DN, potentially through the cGAS/STING pathway.