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The Effect of Tadalafil on Renal Fibrosis Induced by Ureteral Obstruction

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DOI: 
10.7727/wimj.2016.518
Pages: 
142–48
Synopsis: 
This study was aimed to determine the possible therapeutic effects of tadalafil, a specific PDE5 inhibitor, on renal fibrosis induced by unilateral ureteral obstruction (UUO). Our results suggested that tadalafil treatment ameliorated renal fibrosis by reducing TGF-β expression and might have important clinical relevance since tadalafil is currently used clinically to treat erectile dysfunction and pulmonary hypertension.

ABSTRACT

Objective: It has been reported that phosphodiesterase-5 (PDE5) inhibitors improve kidney functions during acute and chronic renal failure. This study aimed to determine the possible therapeutic effects of tadalafil, a specific PDE5 inhibitor, on renal fibrosis induced by unilateral ureteral obstruction (UUO).

Accepted: 
11 Jan, 2017
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e-Published: 25 Jan, 2017
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