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2026 | IDOSR JOURNAL OF BIOLOGY, CHEMISTRY AND PHARMACY | Pp. 37-41
Diabetic neuropathy is a common, debilitating complication of diabetes characterized by sensory loss, neuropathic pain, and autonomic dysfunction. Oxidative stress is a central pathogenic driver, promoting neuronal damage, mitochondrial dysfunction, and malad...
2026 | IDOSR JOURNAL OF BIOLOGY, CHEMISTRY AND PHARMACY | Pp. 52-56
Diabetes mellitus alters systemic metabolism and increases vulnerability to both environmental toxicants and neurodegenerative processes. Environmental chemicals-heavy metals, persistent organic pollutants, pesticides, and air pollutants-can exacerbate oxidat...
2026 | IDOSR JOURNAL OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY | Pp. 56-60
Nephrotoxicity, defined as structural and functional impairment of the kidneys due to chemical, biological, or metabolic insults, is a significant contributor to global morbidity and mortality. It arises from diverse causes including pharmaceutical agents, he...
2026 | IDOSR JOURNAL OF BIOLOGY, CHEMISTRY AND PHARMACY | Pp. 67-71
Diabetic anemia is a common and often under-recognized complication of diabetes mellitus, characterized by impaired erythropoiesis, reduced erythropoietin production, and systemic oxidative stress. This condition not only compromises oxygen delivery to periph...
2026 | IDOSR JOURNAL OF BIOCHEMISTRY, BIOTECHNOLOGY AND ALLIED FIELDS | Pp. 21-25
Micro- and nanoplastics (MNPs) - particles derived from the fragmentation of larger plastic debris or manufactured intentionally at microscopic scales - are now ubiquitous across terrestrial, freshwater, marine, and atmospheric environments. Their small size,...
2026 | IDOSR JOURNAL OF BIOCHEMISTRY, BIOTECHNOLOGY AND ALLIED FIELDS | Pp. 36-41
Chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes mellitus, benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), and autoimmune disorders necessitate long-term pharmacotherapy, which can predispose patients to metabolic, hepatic, and immune toxicities. This review examines the compara...
2026 | IDOSR JOURNAL OF BIOLOGY, CHEMISTRY AND PHARMACY | Pp. 47-51
Anaemia is a common and underappreciated complication of diabetes that worsens quality of life, increases cardiovascular risk, and accelerates progression of diabetic complications. Multiple interacting mechanisms contribute to diabetes-associated anaemia, in...
2026 | IDOSR JOURNAL OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY | Pp. 13-20
Diabetes mellitus is a global metabolic disorder characterized by chronic hyperglycaemia and an array of microvascular and macrovascular complications. A substantial body of evidence implicates oxidative stress-an imbalance between reactive oxygen species (RO...
2026 | IDOSR JOURNAL OF BIOCHEMISTRY, BIOTECHNOLOGY AND ALLIED FIELDS | Pp. 16-20
Oxidative stress is a central pathological mechanism underlying diverse complications in metabolic and systemic disorders, including anaemia and neurotoxicity. Reactive oxygen and nitrogen species generated in excess can impair erythropoiesis, shorten red blo...
2026 | IDOSR JOURNAL OF BIOLOGY, CHEMISTRY AND PHARMACY | Pp. 62-66
The liver and brain are interconnected through a complex network known as the liver-brain axis, which plays a pivotal role in maintaining systemic homeostasis. Disruptions in this communication, due to environmental toxins or metabolic disorders, can lead to...