Resveratrol decreases high glucose‑induced apoptosis in renal tubular cells via suppressing endoplasmic reticulum stress.

Diabetic nephropathy (DN) is the second most common complication of diabetes mellitus after cardiovascular complications. Endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress is known to be associated with DN. Resveratrol (RSV) exhibits anti‑oxidative, anti‑inflammatory and cytoprotective effects.