Rhein Inhibits Autophagy in Rat Renal Tubular Cells by Regulation of AMPK/mTOR Signaling
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DOI: 10.1038/srep43790
Abstract: Rhubarb and its bioactive component rhein are frequently used for the treatment of chronic kidney diseases (CKD) in eastern Asia countries. However, the potential therapeutic mechanism remains unclear. Autophagy plays an important role in CKD.… read more here.
Keywords: mtor signaling; tubular cells; rat renal; renal fibrosis ... See more keywords