Mast Cells, TGF-β1 and α-SMA Expression in IgA Nephropathy

IgA nephropathy (IgAN) is a kidney disease with a varying renal prognosis. Recently, many studies have demonstrated that renal α-smooth muscle actin (α-SMA) and transforming growth factor (TGF-β1) expression, as well interstitial mast cell infiltrates could represent a prognostic marker in several r...

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Main Authors: Silva, G. E. B., Costa, R. S., Ravinal, R. C., dos Reis, M. A., Dantas, M., Coimbra, T. M.
Format: Online
Language:English
Published: IOS Press 2008
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3850596/