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Ste20-like kinase, SLK, a novel mediator of podocyte integrity.
American journal of physiology. Renal physiology - 1 Jul 2018
Cybulsky Andrey V, Papillon Joan, Guillemette Julie, Belkina Natalya, Patino-Lopez Genaro, Torban Elena
Abstract excerpt
SLK is essential for embryonic development and may play a key role in wound healing, tumor growth, and metastasis. Expression and activation of SLK are increased in kidney development and during recovery from ischemic acute kidney injury. Overexpression of SLK in glomerular epithelial cells/podocytes in vivo induces injury and proteinuria. Conversely, reduced SLK expression leads to abnormalities in cell...
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