Review Article·Clinical Research
Research progress of diacerein in the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus
Ru Qiu, Guixin Huang, Xiaojun Huang
Published 2019-11-20
Cite as Int J Endocrinol Metab, 2019, 39(6): 402-404. DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.issn.1673-4157.2019.06.010
Abstract
Diacerein is one of the interleukin(IL)-1 receptor blockers, which has the effects of anti-inflammation, antipain, antipyretic and so on. It can promote cartilage formation and is a commonly used anti-inflammatory drug for bone and joint. At present, it has been found that it can improve insulin signal transduction, insulin resistance and islet cell injury, and enhance insulin sensitivity. Therefore, based on the current research literature at home and abroad, from the aspects of mechanism, basic and clinical trial research, adverse reactions, etc., the introduction of research progress of diacerein in the treatment of type 2 diabetes could provide a scientific reference for clinical treatment.
Key words:
Diacerein; Inflammatory factor; Type 2 diabetes mellitus; Insulin resistance
Contributor Information
Ru Qiu
Guangdong Medical University Graduate School, Zhanjiang 524000, China
Guixin Huang
Department of Endocrinology, Affiliated Hospital of Guangdong Medical University, Zhanjiang 524000, China
Xiaojun Huang
Department of Endocrinology, Affiliated Hospital of Guangdong Medical University, Zhanjiang 524000, China