Research advances in the protective effect of sulforaphane against kidney injury and related mechanisms

Kidney injury and related diseases have become quite common in recent years, attracted more attention. Sulforaphane, a kind of isothiocyanate, is widely distributed cruciferous plants it antioxidant. Specifically, sulforaphane can reduce oxidative damage by preventing cells from freeradical damage, degeneration, acting as an anti-inflammation, etc. This study summarized the investigations effects on kidney injury. discussed mechanisms immune, renal ischemia-reperfusion, diabetic nephropathy, age-related, other factors-induced models potential relative for protection.