Effects of Periostracum Cicadae on Cytokines and Apoptosis Regulatory Proteins in an IgA Nephropathy Rat Model

Effects of Periostracum Cicadae on Cytokines and Apoptosis Regulatory Proteins in an IgA Nephropathy Rat Model

Periostracum cicadae, the cast-off shell of the cicada Cryptotympana pustulata Fabricius, is used in traditional Chinese medicine for its diaphoretic, anticonvulsive, sedative, antipyretic, and antiallergic effects. However, the exact pathogenesis of immunoglobulin A nephropathy (IgAN) remains uncle...

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Main Authors: Lu Yang, Yan Wang, Aobulikasimu Nuerbiye, Ping Cheng, Jin-Hui Wang, Rena Kasimu, Hong Li
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-05-01
Series:International Journal of Molecular Sciences
Subjects:
periostracum cicadae
IgA nephropathy
inflammation
fibrosis
apoptosis
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/19/6/1599

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