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Laminin-8/9 is synthesized by rat glomerular mesangial cells and is required for PDGF-induced mesangial cell migration.
Kidney international - 1 Jul 2003
Hansen Kim, Abrass Christine K
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BACKGROUND: Laminin (LM), the major glycoprotein component of basement membranes is expressed as multiple isoforms in a developmentally regulated and tissue-specific manner. LM alpha4 has a limited tissue distribution and is highly expressed in the developing glomerulus. In the present study, we investigate the in vivo and in vitro expression and function of LM alpha4 in the glomerulus. METHODS: LM alpha4...
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