Figure 4From: Regulation of podocalyxin expression in the kidney of streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats with Chinese herbs (Yishen capsule) Effect of Yishen capsule on the expression of podocalyxin in the kidney of STZ induced diabetic rats. The regulation of podocalyxin in the glomerulus is displayed in panel A (podocalyxin fluorescence) and panel B (RT-PCR). Both Yishen capsule and benazepril were able to restore expression of podocalyxin in the glomerulus of rats with STZ injection. However, podocalyxin levels in Yishen capsule and/or benazepril treatment groups are still lower than that of normal group. Data are expressed as mean ± SD from eight rats. * indicates p < 0.05 as compared to normal control group.Back to article page