Brazilian embauba () extract reduces renal lesions in 5/6 nephrectomized rats

Brazilian embauba () extract reduces renal lesions in 5/6 nephrectomized rats

Introduction: Cecropia pachystachya (CP) is a plant rich in polyphenols which inhibits the angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) in vitro. Angiotensin II (AII) has an important role in the renal lesion provoked by 5/6 nephrectomy (NE). This study evaluated the CP extract effect on renal lesions provok...

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Main Authors: Claudia do C Maquiaveli, Edson R da Silva, Heloísa DC Francescato, Roberto S Costa, Cleonice GA Silva, Dulce E Casarini, Fernanda A Ronchi, Terezila M Coimbra
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi - SAGE Publishing 2014-12-01
Series:Journal of the Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone System
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/1470320313501219

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