Fig. 4

Comparison of plasma AngII (a) and Ang-(1–7) (b) levels among sham, CLP, and CLP + DIZE treatment groups (n = 6 rats/group).* P < 0.05 vs sham group, ** P < 0.01 vs sham group; ## P < 0.01 vs CLP group. Abbreviations: CLP, cecal ligation and puncture; DIZE, diminazene aceturate; AngII, angiotensin II; Ang-(1–7), angiotensin-(1–7)