Calponin Expression in Renal Tubulointerstitial Fibrosis Induced in Rats by Cisplatin

Renal tubulointerstitial fibrosis is the common feature of chronic renal failure, regardless of its etiology. Myofibroblasts play important roles in progression of the fibrosis and are characterized by expressions of various cytoskeletons such as vimentin, desmin and α-smooth muscle actin (α-SMA)....

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Main Authors: Yuasa, Takahiro, Yano, Ryo, Izawa, Takeshi, Kuwamura, Mitsuru, Yamate, Jyoji
Format: Online
Language:English
Published: Japanese Society of Toxicologic Pathology 2014
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4000080/