Mycophenolate mofetil and FK506 have different effects on kidney allograft fibrosis in rats that underwent chronic allograft nephropathy

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Tacrolimus (FK506) is associated with renal fibrosis in long-term use. Mycophenolatemofetil (MMF) can also inhibit or attenuate the progression of renal fibrosis. This study aimed to determine the different effects of FK506 and MMF o...

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Main Authors: Luo Lei, Sun Zhaolin, Wu Weidong, Luo Guangheng
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-07-01
Series:BMC Nephrology
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Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2369/13/53