The Expression and Significance of NLRP3 Inflammasome in Patients with Primary Glomerular Diseases

Background/Aims: Primary glomerulonephritis (PGN) is the most common reason inducing end stage renal disease in China, however, its pathogenesis remains unclear. The present study was designed to test the hypothesis that the formation and activation of NLRP3 (Nod-like receptor family pyrin domain co...

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Main Authors: Jing Xiong, Yang Wang, Ning Shao, Pao Gao, Hui Tang, Hua Su, Chun Zhang, Xian-Fang Meng
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Karger Publishers 2015-06-01
Series:Kidney & Blood Pressure Research
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Online Access:http://www.karger.com/Article/FullText/368511