The epithelial-to-mesenchymal transition (EMT) of renal tubular epithelial cells (RTECs) plays a crucial role in renal interstitial fibrosis and inflammation, which are key components of chronic kidney disease (CKD). Alantolactone, a selective inhibitor of signal transducer and activator of transcription 3 (STAT3), is used in Chinese herbal medicine. Despite its use, the effects of alnatolactone on EMT of RTECs has not been fully elucidated.
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