Pericytes in kidney fibrosis
S Ren, JS Duffield - Current opinion in nephrology and …, 2013 - journals.lww.com
S Ren, JS Duffield
Current opinion in nephrology and hypertension, 2013•journals.lww.comPericytes and perivascular fibroblasts are the major source of pathological collagen fiber-
forming cells in interstitial kidney diseases. New avenues of research into their activation
and differentiation has identified new drug candidates for the treatment of interstitial kidney
disease.
forming cells in interstitial kidney diseases. New avenues of research into their activation
and differentiation has identified new drug candidates for the treatment of interstitial kidney
disease.
Summary
Pericytes and perivascular fibroblasts are the major source of pathological collagen fiber-forming cells in interstitial kidney diseases. New avenues of research into their activation and differentiation has identified new drug candidates for the treatment of interstitial kidney disease.
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