5. Conclusion
This study demonstrates that T. cordifolia plays role in prevention
and management of diabetic retinopathy due to its antihyperglycemic,
anti-angiogenic, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant
properties. It also prevents the progression of cataract and vascular
changes, the important symptoms of DR. Although diabetic rats
treated with TC do not achieve the status of normal non-diabetic
rats, but they achieve significant levels as compared to untreated
diabetic rats. T. cordifolia thus acts as a potential therapeutic agent
for prevention of the vascular complications of diabetes. However,
further studies are still needed.
Conflict of Interest
The authors declare that there is no conflict of interest.
Acknowledgement
We would like to acknowledge Department of Science and
Technology DPRP Program in collaboration with Promed Exports
Ltd, New Delhi, India for financial assistance.