Inductive Role of Collagen Type IV During Nephrogenesis in Mice

Introduction: During nephrogenesis, transition of mesenchyme to the epithelium of tubules and glomeruli occurs via the interaction of ureteral bud and metanephric mesenchyme. The distribution pattern of collagen type IV suggests that a regulated balance of activities is required to facilitate migrat...

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Main Authors: Mehdi Jalali, Mohammad Reza Nikravesh, Abbas Ali Moeen, Mohammad Hassan Karimfar, Shahin Saidinejat, Shabnam Mohammadi, Houshang Rafighdoost
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Urology and Nephrology Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences 2009-12-01
Series:Urology Journal
Online Access:http://www.urologyjournal.org/index.php/uj/article/view/506