The RAAS in the pathogenesis and treatment of diabetic nephropathy.

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Published in Nat Rev Nephrol on May 04, 2010

Authors

Piero Ruggenenti1, Paolo Cravedi, Giuseppe Remuzzi

Author Affiliations

1: Mario Negri Institute for Pharmacological Research, 24125 Bergamo, Italy.

Associated clinical trials:

Aliskiren Trial in Type 2 Diabetes Using Cardiovascular and Renal Disease Endpoints (Core and Extension Phases) (ALTITUDE) | NCT00549757

VA NEPHRON-D: Diabetes iN Nephropathy Study (VA NEPHRON-D) | NCT00555217

Preventing ESRD in Overt Nephropathy of Type 2 Diabetes (VALID) | NCT00494715

Preventing Microalbuminuria in Type 2 Diabetes (VARIETY) | NCT00503152

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