Long-Term Administration of Angiotensin (1–7) to db/db Mice Reduces Oxidative Stress Damage in the Kidneys and Prevents Renal Dysfunction

The goal of this study was to evaluate the effects of long-term (16 weeks) administration of angiotensin (1-7) [A(1-7)] on kidney function in db/db mice and to identify the protective mechanisms of this therapy.db/db mice and heterozygous controls were treated with A(1-7) or vehicle daily, subcutaneously for up to 16 weeks. Kidney injury was assessed by measuring blood flow in renal arteries, plasma creatinine levels, and proteinuria. Effects of...