Fig. 1

Effects of DBD on proliferation of GMCs under high-glucose conditions (a) Proliferation of GMCs under high-glucose (HG) and HG plus gliclazide serum conditions at three time-points (24, 48 and 72 h); b Effect of DBD serum on proliferation of GMCs under HG condition at the three time-points; c Comparison of the inhibitory action of DBD serum and GL serum on proliferation of GMCs under HG conditions. *P < 0.05 vs. NC (normal control); ^# P < 0.05 vs. HG. N = 6 per group. DBD, Dangguibuxue decoction; GMCs, glomerular mesangial cells; GL, gliclazide