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The TGF-/Smad pathway has long been recognized as the master regulator driving renal fibrosis, making it a prime target for drug development, exemplified by the Smad3 inhibitor Specific Inhibitor of Smad3 (SIS3) ( In this context, TCM has emerged as a rich reservoir of potential therapeutic strategies, with many herbal formulas shown to attenuate renal fibrosis by exerting anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and fibroblast-inhibiting effects ( Among these, Rehmanniae Radix ( Sheng Dihuang ) is a widely utilized component in anti-fibrotic TCM prescriptions
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For example, a functional score change in a rodent injury model may reflect altered edema, preserved microvascular flow, changed inflammatory response, neurotransmitter modulation, or general systemic stabilization after experimental injury