Fig. 4From: Effects of valsartan combined with α-lipoic acid on renal function in patients with diabetic nephropathy: a systematic review and meta-analysisComparison of the effects of lipoic acid combined with valsartan with that of monotherapy on β2-MG and hs-CRP. (A) the level of β2-MG; (B) the level of hs-CRP. LV, lipoic acid plus valsartan; L, lipoic acid; V, valsartanBack to article page