RUNX3-activated apelin signaling inhibits cell proliferation and fibrosis in diabetic nephropathy by regulation of the SIRT1/FOXO pathway

Abstract Background Diabetic nephropathy is a major secondary cause of end-stage renal disease. Apelin plays an important role in the development of DN. Understanding the exact mechanism of Apelin can help expand the means of treating DN. Methods Male C57BL/6 mice was used and STZ treatment was impl...

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Main Authors: Xin Zhong, Jun Zhang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-07-01
Series:Diabetology & Metabolic Syndrome
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13098-024-01393-x