Transforming growth factor-β in diabetic nephropathy

Transforming growth factor-β in diabetic nephropathy

Background Renal failure is a common and serious complication of long-standing diabetes mellitus. Diabetes is the most common cause of end-stage renal failure. Transforming growth factor-β (TGF-β) is one of the major growth factors involved in extracellular matrix accumulation in fibrotic disorders...

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Main Authors: Karima Y. Ahmed, Walaa F. El-Bazz, Hend A. Mohamed, Maha M. Elkeshky
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2013-01-01
Series:The Egyptian Journal of Internal Medicine
Subjects:
angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors, angiotensin II receptor blockers, diabetic nephropathy, transforming growth factor-β
Online Access:http://www.esim.eg.net/article.asp?issn=1110-7782;year=2013;volume=25;issue=1;spage=20;epage=26;aulast=Ahmed

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