FIGURE 3.

(a) Representative electron microscopy images of podocyte foot processes and the GBM. White arrow: foot process effacement (magnification ×6000); (b) glomeruli were evaluated to quantify the GBM thickness, number of podocyte and FPW. Data are expressed as means ± SEM (n = 6/each group). Symbol (*) denote significant differences (P < 0.05) with non‐diabetic, symbol ($) denotes significant differences (P < 0.05) with diabetic group. Abbreviations: GBM, glomerular basement membrane; FP, foot process; ND: non‐diabetic; D, diabetic; ZnONPs + D, zinc oxide nanoparticle–treated diabetic group