Research Article

Observations of the Effects of Angiotensin II Receptor Blocker on Angiotensin II-Induced Morphological and Mechanical Changes in Renal Tubular Epithelial Cells Using Atomic Force Microscopy

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Representative AFM topography (upper panels) and deflection images (lower panels) of fixed TECs. (a) No treatment; (b) Ang II injection; (c) Ang II + Telmisartan; (d) Ang II + PD123319; (e) Ang II + Blebbistatin. AFM: atomic force microscopy; TECs: tubular epithelial cells; Ang II: angiotensin II.
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