Role of Neuropilin-1 in Diabetic Nephropathy

Diabetic nephropathy (DN) often develops in patients suffering from type 1 or type 2 diabetes mellitus. DN is characterized by renal injury resulting in proteinuria. Neuropilin-1 (NRP-1) is a single-pass transmembrane receptor protein devoid of enzymatic activity. Its large extracellular tail is str...

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Main Authors: Tzvetanka Bondeva, Gunter Wolf
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2015-06-01
Series:Journal of Clinical Medicine
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/4/6/1293