α-SM Actin Expression as Prognostic Indicator in IgA Nephropathy (Berger’s Disease)

Recent studies have demonstrated that α-Smooth Muscle actin expression in glomerular and tubulointerstitial compartments of renal tissue could represent a prognostic marker in several renal diseases. Our objective was to identify the prognostic value of α-SM actin actin expression on the evolution o...

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Main Authors: M. T. Pastorello, R. S. Costa, R. C. Ravinal, M. Coimbra, M.A dos Reis, M. Dantas
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2005-01-01
Series:Disease Markers
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2005/360579