There appeared to be a similar renal protective effect of rhein compared with benazepril in diabetic nephropathy. A combined therapy may offer a more beneficial complementary effect on kidney injury in db/db mice, as reflected by urinary albumin excretion, renal function and histological changes. Our findings suggest that a therapeutic approach that combines rhein with ACEI provides a more effective therapy for DN than does either agent alone.
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