Pioglitazone Improves the Function of Human Mesenchymal Stem Cells in Chronic Kidney Disease Patients
Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) are optimal sources of autologous stem cells for cell-based therapy in chronic kidney disease (CKD). However, CKD-associated pathophysiological conditions, such as endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress and oxidative stress, decrease MSC function. In this work, we study the...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2019-05-01
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Series: | International Journal of Molecular Sciences |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/20/9/2314 |