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Resveratrol Protects Against Oxidative Stress in Kidneys

Monday, March 29th, 2010

A recent study revealed that SIRT1 activation by resveratrol protected mouse kidneys from oxidative stress.  Further, where SIRT1 expression was suppressed in mouse kidney cells, the cells were more vulnerable to oxidative stress.  Might resveratrol oneday be used to prevent kidney disease?


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