Effect of Irbesartan on Chemerin in the Renal Tissues of Diabetic Rats
Background/Aims: Chemerin was introduced as a novel adipokine that plays a crucial role in insulin signaling and diabetic nephropathy. Serum chemerin levels are significantly elevated in type 2 diabetes patients with macroalbuminuria. However, the underlying mechanisms remain unclear. We conducted a...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Karger Publishers
2015-09-01
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| Series: | Kidney & Blood Pressure Research |
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| Online Access: | http://www.karger.com/Article/FullText/368523 |