Effects of Shenqi Jiedu Decoction on expressions of transforming growth factor-beta1, smad2 and smad3 in renal tissues of rats with chronic renal failure induced by adenine.
- Author:
Tingting LI
;
Guomin SI
;
Fengcui CHEN
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- From:
Journal of Integrative Medicine
2010;8(3):263-8
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
To investigate the effects of Shenqi Jiedu Decoction (SQJDD), a compound traditional Chinese herbal medicine, on expressions of transforming growth factor beta1 (TGF-beta1), smad2 and smad3 proteins in renal tissues of rats with chronic renal failure (CRF) induced by adenine, and to explore the mechanisms of SQJDD in treating CRF.