Fig.2 (IMAGE) Osaka University Caption Renoprotective effects of Si-based agent. The left image shows the histologic picture of chronic renal failure in the normal feed group of animals, where fibrosis, glomerulosclerosis and dilation of tubules occurs. The right image shows normal renal histology in animals fed with the Si-based agent. Credit Osaka University Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.