Abstract
This study investigates the protective effects and underlying mechanisms of curcumin in sepsis-associated acute kidney injury (SA-AKI). Using a cecal ligation and puncture (CLP) model to simulate SA-AKI, our results demonstrate that curcumin significantly reduced serum creatinine and urea nitrogen levels, alleviated tubular damage and inflammation, improved cellular activity, and inhibited apoptosis. Further analysis revealed that curcumin inhibited the expression of p300 and decreased protein lactylation modification in renal tissue, thereby exerting anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects. These findings suggest that curcumin may have potential therapeutic value for the prevention and treatment of SA-AKI.