CTGF Inhibits BMP-7 Signaling in Diabetic Nephropathy
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Bmp-7 Protein Expression Is Downregulated in Human Diabetic Nephropathy.
Bone morphogenetic protein-7 (BMP-7) is expressed in all parts of the normal kidney parenchyma, being highest in the epithelium of proximal tubules. It protects kidney against acute and chronic injury, inflammation and fibrosis. Diabetic nephropathy is the leading cause of chronic kidney disease, and is characterized by decreased expression of BMP-7. The aim of our study was to analyze whether ...
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عنوان ژورنال: Journal of the American Society of Nephrology
سال: 2008
ISSN: 1046-6673,1533-3450
DOI: 10.1681/asn.2007111261