Organoprotective Effects of Spironolactone on Top of Ramipril Therapy in a Mouse Model for Alport Syndrome

Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEi) delay progression of the inherited renal disease Alport syndrome. However, the effect of ACEis weakens gradually due to an “aldosterone escape”. Here, we investigate if an aldosterone antagonist can counteract loss of ACEi-efficacy. <i>COL4A3-/-&...

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Main Authors: Diana Rubel, Yanqin Zhang, Nenja Sowa, Rainer Girgert, Oliver Gross
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-06-01
Series:Journal of Clinical Medicine
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/10/13/2958