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Myofibroblast phenotypes expression in experimental renal scarring.
Nephrology, dialysis, transplantation : official publication of the European Dialysis and Transplant Association - European Renal Association - 1 May 1997
Muchaneta-Kubara E C, el Nahas A M
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Myofibroblasts have been implicated in the pathogenesis of wound healing and tissue fibrosis. A role has also been put forward for these cells in the development of experimental and clinical renal scarring. SUBJECTS AND METHODS: We examined the expression of myofibroblast phenotypes by immunohistochemistry, relying on an avidin-biotin-peroxidase method, during the course of renal scarring in rats...
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