Pioglitazone, a Peroxisome Proliferator-Activated Receptor γ Agonist, Ameliorates Chronic Kidney Disease by Enhancing Antioxidative Capacity and Attenuating Angiogenesis in the Kidney of a 5/6 Nephrectomized Rat Model

Background/Aims: Pioglitazone is a type of peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor γ agonist and is capable of alleviating renal ischemia-reperfusion injury. Methods: A5/6 nephrectomized rat model was established to induce renal impairments mimicking chronic kidney diseases (CKDs). The e...

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Main Authors: Li Sun, Quan Yuan, Tianhua Xu, Li Yao, Jiangmin Feng, Jianfei Ma, Lining Wang, Changlong Lu, Danan Wang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Cell Physiol Biochem Press GmbH & Co KG 2016-05-01
Series:Cellular Physiology and Biochemistry
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Online Access:http://www.karger.com/Article/FullText/443121