Background: Obstructive nephropathy can lead to progressive and permanent loss of kidney function characterized by interstitial inflammation and tubulointerstitial fibrosis. Tubulointerstitial fibrosis presents as the end result of various kidney injuries in general and can cause chronic kidney disease (CKD), which can progress to end-stage kidney disease and hypertension. Objective: This study aimed to determine the effectiveness of unilateral ureteral obstruction (UUO) as a model of renal fibrosis and hypertension. Method: Sixteen male Rattus norvegicus mice (150-200 g) were divided into control groups and UUO by ureteral ligation, eight mice each. The systolic blood pressure (SBP) were measured every seven days. After 30 days the animals were dissected to analyze the changes in renal interstitial fibrosis. Statistical analysis was carried out by unpaired t test or alternative test. Results: There was a significant increase in interstitial fibrosis in the UUO rat group [1% (0% - 5%) vs. 75% (20% - 90%), p <0.001] and SBP [85.38 ± 1.69 mmHg vs 144.75 ± 4.27 mmHg, p <0.001]. Conclusion: UUO can be used as a model of fibrosis and hypertension, which can be used as the basis for the development of anti-fibrotic and anti-hypertensive drugs.
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