Renal Involvement in Preeclampsia: Similarities to VEGF Ablation Therapy

Glomerular VEGF expression is critical for the maintenance and function of an intact filtration barrier. Alterations in glomerular VEGF bioavailability result in endothelial as well as in podocyte damage. Renal involvement in preeclampsia includes proteinuria, podocyturia, elevated blood pressure, e...

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Main Authors: Janina Müller-Deile, Mario Schiffer
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2011-01-01
Series:Journal of Pregnancy
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2011/176973