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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2011-01-01
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Series: | Journal of Pregnancy |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2011/176973 |