Figure 5. FXR activation ameliorates vascular calcification in ApoE−/− mice with CKD without affecting the development of atherosclerosis.
A) En face analysis of atherosclerosis in 5/6 nephrectomized ApoE−/− mice treated with INT-747. Mice were fed western diet supplemented with INT-747 for 12 weeks. B) Aortic calcium content in 5/6 nephrectomized ApoE−/− mice treated with INT-747. C) Calcified area stained by Von Kossa in aortic sinus of 5/6 nephrectomized ApoE−/− mice treated with vehicle (left) or 10 mg/kg INT-747 (right). D) Quantification of calcified lesion area in the aortic sinus. The arrow indicates calcified lesion.