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) dose-dependently increased Smad7 protein expression in primary mouse renal fibroblasts.
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.