Connective tissue growth factor and renal diseases: some answers, more questions

doi:10.1097/00041552-200401000-00008

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Connective tissue growth factor and renal diseases: some answers, more questions

10 Dec 2003

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PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Connective tissue growth factor (CCN2) has recently received much attention as a possible key determinant of progressive renal fibrosis. However, the mechanism(s) by which this growth factor functions is not known. The purpose of this review is to summarize and discuss the recent findings regarding the possible mechanisms involved. RECENT FINDINGS: Emerging evidence from in-vitro studies of...

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