Mast Cells, TGF-β1 and α-SMA Expression in IgA Nephropathy
IgA nephropathy (IgAN) is a kidney disease with a varying renal prognosis. Recently, many studies have demonstrated that renal α-smooth muscle actin (α-SMA) and transforming growth factor (TGF-β1) expression, as well interstitial mast cell infiltrates could represent a prognostic marker in several r...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2008-01-01
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Series: | Disease Markers |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2008/725408 |