The Protective Effect of Melittin on Renal Fibrosis in an Animal Model of Unilateral Ureteral Obstruction

Renal fibrosis is the principal pathological process underlying the progression of chronic kidney disease that leads to end-stage renal disease. Melittin is a major component of bee venom, and it has anti-bacterial, anti-viral, and anti-inflammatory properties in various cell types. Thus, this study...

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Main Authors: Hyun-Jin An, Jung-Yeon Kim, Woon-Hae Kim, Sang-Mi Han, Kwan-Kyu Park
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2016-08-01
Series:Molecules
Subjects:
UUO
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/21/9/1137