Atorvastatin protects against contrast-induced acute kidney injury via upregulation of endogenous hydrogen sulfide

Atorvastatin protects against contrast-induced acute kidney injury via upregulation of endogenous hydrogen sulfide

Background Contrast-induced acute kidney injury (CIAKI) is the third leading cause of acute renal failure in hospitalized patients. This study was aimed to investigate whether atorvastatin could upregulate the expression of hydrogen sulfide (H2S) and hence protect against CIAKI. Methods We treated m...

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Main Authors: Lin Yan, Lin Jiaqiong, Guo Yue, Li Xiaoyong, Tan Xuexian, Long Ming, Li Yinglan, Liao Xinxue, Huang Zena
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2020-01-01
Series:Renal Failure
Subjects:
contrast medium
acute kidney injury
atorvastatin
hydrogen sulfide
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/0886022X.2020.1740098

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/0886022X.2020.1740098

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