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[Effects of low molecular weight heparin on vascular endothelial growth factor expression of early diabetic nephropathy].

Authors :
Gan LY
Yu ZY
Cai MS
Zhao HP
Li X
Source :
Beijing da xue xue bao. Yi xue ban = Journal of Peking University. Health sciences [Beijing Da Xue Xue Bao Yi Xue Ban] 2005 Aug 18; Vol. 37 (4), pp. 382-5.
Publication Year :
2005

Abstract

Objective: To investigate the effects of low molecular weight heparin (LMWH) on vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) expression of early diabetic nephropathy.<br />Methods: Ninety-five male SD rats were randomly divided into three groups: normal control rats, STZ-induced diabetic rats and diabetic rats treated with LMWH. The renal tissues were subjected to immunohistochemical staining after 1, 2, 4, 6, and 8 weeks' treatment respectively to quantify the VEGF expression.<br />Results: Immunohistochemical staining demonstrated an increasing in VEGF positive cells in diabetic rats. It was found that there were significant differences in VEGF staining intensity between diabetic rats and normal control rats and between LMWH treated rats and untreated diabetic rats after two weeks treatment.<br />Conclusion: The inhibition of VEGF expression may be one of the mechanisms of LMWH's renal protective effects on early diabetic nephropathy.

Details

Language :
Chinese
ISSN :
1671-167X
Volume :
37
Issue :
4
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Beijing da xue xue bao. Yi xue ban = Journal of Peking University. Health sciences
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
16086057