Bone marrow-derived cells do not contribute significantly to collagen I synthesis in a murine model of renal fibrosis.

Interstitial fibroblasts play a central role in kidney fibrosis. Their origin is debated, with recent data indicating a contribution of bone marrow (BM)-derived cells to the expanded population of interstitial cells after kidney damage in animals and humans. This study investigated whether these BM-...

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Main Authors: Roufosse, C, Bou-Gharios, G, Prodromidi, E, Alexakis, C, Jeffery, R, Khan, S, Otto, W, Alter, J, Poulsom, R, Cook, H
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2006