Restoration of renal TIMP3 levels via genetics and pharmacological approach prevents experimental diabetic nephropathy
Abstract Background Diabetic nephropathy (DN), one of the major complications of diabetes, is characterized by albuminuria, glomerulosclerosis, and progressive loss of renal function. Loss of TIMP3, an Extracellular Matrix bound protein affecting both inflammation and fibrosis, is a hallmark of DN i...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wiley
2021-02-01
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Series: | Clinical and Translational Medicine |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1002/ctm2.305 |