ACE and renal fibrosis: Conclusion: In conclusion, these data supporting the idea that inhibition of ACE protects renal fibrosis by its ability to induce the AcSDKP-associated renal protections, either by suppressing DPP-4-associated mesenchymal transformations or by elevating the gene expression of antifibrotic microRNAs in the kidneys of diabetic mice, whereas, ARB did not show such effects.