From Inflammation to the Onset of Fibrosis through A<sub>2A</sub> Receptors in Kidneys from Deceased Donors
Pretransplant graft inflammation could be involved in the worse prognosis of deceased donor (DD) kidney transplants. A2A adenosine receptor (A<sub>2A</sub>R) can stimulate anti-inflammatory M2 macrophages, leading to fibrosis if injury and inflammation persist. Pre-implantation biopsies...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2020-11-01
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Series: | International Journal of Molecular Sciences |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/21/22/8826 |