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Suppression of microRNA Activity in Kidney Collecting Ducts Induces Partial Loss of Epithelial Phenotype and Renal Fibrosis.
Journal of the American Society of Nephrology : JASN - 1 Feb 2018
Hajarnis Sachin, Yheskel Matanel, Williams Darren, Brefort Thomas, Glaudemans Bob, Debaix Huguette, Baum Michel, Devuyst Olivier, Patel Vishal
Abstract excerpt
microRNAs (miRNAs) are sequence-specific inhibitors of post-transcriptional gene expression. The physiologic function of these noncoding RNAs in postnatal renal tubules still remains unclear. Surprisingly, they appear to be dispensable for mammalian proximal tubule (PT) function. Here, we examined the effects of miRNA suppression in collecting ducts (CDs). To conclusively evaluate the role of miRNAs, we generated...
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