Visualization of Kidney Disease and Therapy by the Citrus Fruit-Derived Compound Treatment (IMAGE)

Hiroshima University

Visualization of Kidney Disease and Therapy by the Citrus Fruit-Derived Compound Treatment

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The genetically engineered mice were anesthetized and put in a prone position under an imaging system machine that allowed us to visualize the severity of kidney disease in live animals. Severe kidney disease was clearly seen as a strong light signal from the picture in the center. Treatment with G-Hes showed a decrease in kidney injury and thus a weaker light signal.

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Associate Professor Noriyuki Yanaka and Assistant Professor Thanutchaporn Kumrungsee

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