Does lack of type VIII collagen in mice ameliorate diabetic nephropathy?
Lack of type VIII collagen confers renoprotection in diabetic nephropathy. One possible mechanism is that type VIII collagen permits and/or fosters mesangial cell proliferation in early diabetic nephropathy.
Method of regulating qi by alleviation of mental depress had its advantage over methods of promoting blood circulation for CAP and was an effective treatment modality for CAP.