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Role of FTY720 on M1 and M2 macrophages, lymphocytes, and chemokines in 5/6 nephrectomized rats.
American journal of physiology. Renal physiology - 1 Sept 2009
Schaier Matthias, Vorwalder Stefanie, Sommerer Claudia, Dikow Ralf, Hug Friederike, Gross Marie-Luise, Waldherr Rüdiger, Zeier Martin
Abstract excerpt
Renal injury is accompanied by the presence of infiltrating inflammatory cells in the glomerulus and tubulointerstitium. FTY720 modifies lymphocyte migration into injured tissues by lymphocyte sequestration to secondary lymphoid organs. The purpose of this study was to examine the potential of FTY720 to influence the inflammatory response in a nonimmunological model of renal failure. Sham-operated and 5/6...
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