Brazilian embauba (Cecropia pachystachya) extract reduces renal lesions in 5/6 nephrectomized rats

Conclusions:
The treatment with CP extract reduced the SBP and functional and structural renal changes in 5/6 NE rats. These effects were associated with decreased AII expression, ACE activity and inflammation in the renal cortex.

Source: Journal of the Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone System : JRAAS - December 12, 2014 Category: Biomedical Science Authors: do C Maquiaveli, C., da Silva, E. R., Francescato, H. D., Costa, R. S., Silva, C. G., Casarini, D. E., Ronchi, F. A., Coimbra, T. M. Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research