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Gremlin1 plays a key role in kidney development and renal fibrosis.
American journal of physiology. Renal physiology - 1 Jun 2017
Church Rachel H, Ali Imran, Tate Mitchel, Lavin Deborah, Krishnakumar Arjun, Kok Helena M, Hombrebueno Jose R, Dunne Philip D, Bingham Victoria, Goldschmeding Roel, Martin Finian, Brazil Derek P
Abstract excerpt
Gremlin1 (Grem1), an antagonist of bone morphogenetic proteins, plays a key role in embryogenesis. A highly specific temporospatial gradient of Grem1 and bone morphogenetic protein signaling is critical to normal lung, kidney, and limb development. Grem1 levels are increased in renal fibrotic conditions, including acute kidney injury, diabetic nephropathy, chronic allograft nephropathy, and immune...
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