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Abstract
In recent years endothelial function has been forwarded a modulator in the pathogenesis of diabetic nephropathy. This review summarizes how an imbalance between endothelium-derived reactive nitrogen species and reactive oxygen species as well as increased expression of the endothelium-derived peptide endothelin-1 may contribute to loss of renal function in diabetes. In addition, the potentially beneficial effects of blockade of the renin-angiotensin system on this endothelial dysbalance is discussed.Entities:
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Year: 1998 PMID: 9930377 DOI: 10.1159/000057399
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Miner Electrolyte Metab ISSN: 0378-0392