Distinct effects of Fgf7 and Fgf10 on the terminal differentiation of murine bladder urothelium revealed using an organoid culture system
Abstract Background Dysregulation of the terminal differentiation of bladder urothelium is associated with the pathogenesis of urinary tract disorders. Fibroblast growth factor (Fgf)7 and Fgf10 stimulate urothelial proliferation; however, their roles in cellular differentiation remain unclear. In th...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2023-10-01
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Series: | BMC Urology |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12894-023-01338-y |