SLM6031434 (3 μM, 16 h) reduces the expression of TGFβ-induced profibrotic markers (Col1, FN-1, CTGF) in primary mouse renal fibroblasts.
SLM6031434 (0.3-10 μM, 16 h) increased Smad7 protein expression in primary mouse renal fibroblasts in a dose-dependent manner.
SLM6031434 (1 μM, 20 h) significantly increased the ceramide levels in human podocytes.
SLM6031434 (1 μM, 24 h) upregulates the protein and mRNA expression of nephrin and Wilms tumor suppressor gene 1 (WT1) in wild-type human podocytes.