| Literature DB >> 8076149 |
M Ketteler1, N A Noble, W A Border.
Abstract
Transforming growth factor-beta (TGF-beta) is a multifunctional cytokine and a major regulator of tissue repair and extracellular matrix. Recent studies show that TGF-beta overexpression in experimental and human kidney diseases leads to progressive glomerular and tubulointerstitial scarring and renal failure. New evidence suggests that angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors and a low-protein diet may slow the progression of chronic kidney diseases in part by suppressing TGF-beta overexpression. New therapies may prevent progressive fibrosis in chronic kidney disease by suppressing the action of TGF-beta.Entities:
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Year: 1994 PMID: 8076149 DOI: 10.1097/00041552-199407000-00011
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Curr Opin Nephrol Hypertens ISSN: 1062-4821 Impact factor: 2.894