Gut Microbiota, a Potential New Target for Chinese Herbal Medicines in Treating Diabetes Mellitus

<div><i>The mechanisms of Chinese herbal medicines treating DM by regulating the gut microbiota</i>. SCFAs: short-chain fatty acids, LPS: lipopolysaccharide, GLP-2: glucagon-like peptide-2, TNF-<i>α</i>: tumor necrosis factor-<i>α</i>; IL-6: interleukins-6, SOD: superoxide dismutase; CAT: catalase, MDA: malondialdehyde; NEFAs: nonesterified fatty acids.</div>

Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine

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Figure 1: Gut Microbiota, a Potential New Target for Chinese Herbal Medicines in Treating Diabetes Mellitus 