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This study investigated the hepatoprotective effect of CUR against liver injury in a high-fat diet\/streptozotocin (HFD\/STZ)-induced T2DM mouse model and elucidated the underlying mechanisms.\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>\n                      We integrated network pharmacology to identify common targets between CUR and T2DM, followed by molecular docking to evaluate binding affinities to key targets.\n                      <jats:italic>In vivo<\/jats:italic>\n                      , T2DM mice induced by HFD\/STZ were administered dietary CUR (800\u202fmg\/kg diet) for 4\u202fweeks. Hepatic oxidative stress, inflammatory markers, key signaling pathways, and metabolomic profiles were analysed.\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>\n                      Network pharmacology revealed 256 overlapping targets between CUR and T2DM. Protein\u2013protein interaction (PPI) analysis identified AKT1, TNF, TP53, IL-6, and EGFR as central hub targets. KEGG pathway enrichment suggested the involvement of the advanced glycation end products (AGE)\u2013RAGE signaling pathway in the protective effects of CUR. Molecular docking demonstrated strong binding affinities of CUR with RAGE, AKT1, and TP53.\n                      <jats:italic>In vivo<\/jats:italic>\n                      , CUR supplementation significantly improved hyperglycemia and reduced hepatic oxidative stress and inflammation in T2DM mice. CUR inhibited the AGE\u2013RAGE pathway and modulated downstream PI3K\/Akt and NF-\u03baB signaling. UPLC\u2013MS\/MS-based metabolomics analysis indicated that CUR altered metabolic pathways related to galactose, glycine\/serine\/threonine, propanoate, and nicotinate\/nicotinamide.\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>CUR protects against diabetic liver injury by inhibiting AGE\u2013RAGE-induced inflammation and metabolic dysregulation. 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