Research Article

Nephropathy in Hypertensive Animals Is Linked to M2 Macrophages and Increased Expression of the YM1/Chi3l3 Protein

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F4/80 gene expression indicates the presence of macrophages in the kidneys of hypertensive mice. Ang II levels are elevated, but Ang II is probably not binding to AT1aR. (a) F4/80 gene presented a significant difference when compared to the respective controls. Values are expressed as the . compared to the control group with the -test. (b) AT1aR gene presented no significant difference when compared to the respective controls. Values are expressed as the . compared to the control group with the -test. Five mice for each group.
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