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In previous studies, the synergistic antiproteinuric effect of the combination therapy of ACE inhibitors and angiotensin II receptor antagonists (ATRAs) has been inconsistent in relation to underlying renal diseases. The...
Baik SK, Jo HS, Suk KT, Kim JM, Lee BJ, Choi YJ, Kim HS, Lee DK, Kwon SO, Lee KI, Cha SK, Park KS, Kong ID
KMID: 772535
Korean J Gastroenterol.
2003 Aug;42(2):134-141.
BACKGROUNDS/AIMS: This study aimed to investigate the effects of angiotensin II (ANG II) and its receptor antagonist (losartan) on the contraction and growth of HSCs.
METHODS: HSCs were isolated...
PURPOSE: The vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) expression of podocyte is one of the well-known major factors in development of diabetic nephropathy. In this study, we investigated the effects of...