Effect of aldosterone on epithelial-to-mesenchymal transition of human peritoneal mesothelial cells

Effect of aldosterone on epithelial-to-mesenchymal transition of human peritoneal mesothelial cells

Background: Peritoneal fibrosis is one of the major causes of technical failure in patients on peritoneal dialysis. Epithelial-to-mesenchymal transition (EMT) of the peritoneum is an early and reversible mechanism of peritoneal fibrosis. Human peritoneal mesothelial cells (HPMCs) have their own reni...

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Main Authors: Mina Yu, Hyun-Soo Shin, Hyeon Kook Lee, Dong-Ryeol Ryu, Seung-Jung Kim, Kyu-Bok Choi, Duk-Hee Kang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: The Korean Society of Nephrology 2015-06-01
Series:Kidney Research and Clinical Practice
Subjects:
Aldosterone
Epithelial-to-mesenchymal transition
Mesothelial cell
Peritoneal dialysis
Peritoneal fibrosis
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2211913215000340

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