Transforming growth factor-β receptor 2 gene polymorphisms are associated with end-stage renal disease

Background: Transforming growth factor-beta (TGF-β) is a multifunctional cytokine involved in immune disorders, cancer, asthma, lung fibrosis, and chronic kidney disease, and its signal pathways are considered crucial mediators of a variety of cellular processes. In addition, several recent studies...

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Main Authors: Hye-Jin Ki, Se Yun Kim, Sang Ho Lee, Ju-Young Moon, Kyung Hwan Jeong, Tae Won Lee, Chun Gyoo Ihm, Su Kang Kim, Joo-Ho Chung, Sun Woo Kang, Tae Hee Kim, Yeong-Hoon Kim, Yang Gyun Kim
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: The Korean Society of Nephrology 2015-06-01
Series:Kidney Research and Clinical Practice
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2211913215000376