Background: Nephropathy is a significant complication of diabetes mellitus, which is
associated with high morbidity and mortality. Exercise training has been shown to have …

This study evaluated the effects of aerobic exercise performed both previously and after the
induction of diabetes mellitus on changes of renal function and structure in streptozotocin …

Background Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) expression is a potent mitogen for
endothelial cells that is involved in angiogenesis. Cardiac VEGF is decreased in many …

Objectives We assessed the renal and peripheral effects of chronic exercise in a rat model of
diabetic nephropathy and the benefits of combined exercise and losartan. Methods …

Role of vascular endothelial growth factor in diabetic nephropathy. Background Vascular
endothelial growth factor (VEGF) is a potent cytokine that is considered to be an important …

Objective: Diabetes is known to accelerate endothelial cell dysfunction. Meanwhile, an
adequate physical activity is recommended as a nonpharmacological treatment. Hence, the …

Exercise training is known to exert multiple beneficial effects including renal protection in
type 2 diabetes mellitus and obesity. However, the mechanisms regulating these actions …

VEGF expressed in glomerular podocytes, is known to increase vascular permeability to
macromolecules. Angiotensin II can stimulate the release of VEGF, and the protective effects …

This study evaluated the effects of moderate regular physical exercise on lipid peroxidation,
inflammation and renal function and structure in streptozotocin (STZ)-induced …

The effect of aerobic exercise intervention on the renal functional and ultrastructural
changes associated with diabetes mellitus were studied in the obese Zucker rat, a rat model …