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Inhibition of transforming growth factor-activated kinase 1 (TAK1) blocks and reverses epithelial to mesenchymal transition of mesothelial cells.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2012
Strippoli Raffaele, Benedicto Ignacio, Perez Lozano Maria Luisa, Pellinen Teijo, Sandoval Pilar, Lopez-Cabrera Manuel, del Pozo Miguel Angel
Abstract excerpt
Peritoneal fibrosis is a frequent complication of peritoneal dialysis following repeated low grade inflammatory and pro-fibrotic insults. This pathological process may lead to ultrafiltration failure and eventually to the discontinuing of the therapy. Fibrosis is linked to epithelial to mesenchymal transition (EMT) of the peritoneal mesothelial cells, which acquire invasive and fibrogenic abilities. Here, we...
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