Control group(n=5)
Rhein-treated group(n=7)
Glomerular area(μm2)
6507±133
5173±1092**
Capillary loop area(μm2)
5667±1110
3993±1038**
Mesangial area(μm2)
1327±407
657±353**
Capillary loop area/ Glomerular area
0.87±0.04
0.77±0.05**
Mesangial area/ Capillary loop area
0.23±0.37
0.16±0.34**
Kidney weight(g)
0.32±0.05
0.25±0.03**
Kidney weight/body weight(×10-3)
14.6±1.34
10.5±1.25**
