P2X(7) receptor in the kidneys of diabetic rats submitted to aerobic training or to N-acetylcysteine supplementation [corrected].

Previous studies in our laboratory showed that N-acetylcysteine supplementation or aerobic training reduced oxidative stress and the progression of diabetic nephropathy in rats. The P2X(7 receptor is up-regulated in pathological conditions, such as diabetes mellitus. This up-regulation is related to...

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Main Authors: Adelson M Rodrigues, Cassia T Bergamaschi, Maria Jose S Fernandes, Edgar J Paredes-Gamero, Marcus V Buri, Alice T Ferreira, Sergio R R Araujo, Giovana R Punaro, Fabiane R Maciel, Guilherme B Nogueira, Elisa M S Higa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2014-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC4062402?pdf=render