The regulation of apoptosis in kidney development: implications for nephron number and pattern?

Apoptosis is essential to remodel developing structures and eliminate superfluous cells in a controlled manner during normal development, and continues to be an important component of tissue remodeling and regeneration during an organism’s lifespan, or as a response to injury. This mini-review will...

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Main Author: Jacqueline eHo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2014-11-01
Series:Frontiers in Pediatrics
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Online Access:http://journal.frontiersin.org/Journal/10.3389/fped.2014.00128/full