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...
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 |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi - SAGE Publishing
2014-12-01
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Series: | Journal of the Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone System |
Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1177/1470320313501219 |
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