Mesangial matrix is a dynamic structure which modulates mesangial cell function. Since accumulation of matrix precedes the development of focal glomerulosclerosis, we studied the effect of different matrices on mesangial cell (MC) apoptosis. Suspended mesangial cells became apoptotic in a time depen
Tissue transglutaminase mRNA expression in apoptotic cell death
โ Scribed by E. B. Volokhina; R. Hulshof; C. Haanen; I. Vermes
- Book ID
- 111557950
- Publisher
- Springer
- Year
- 2003
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 277 KB
- Volume
- 8
- Category
- Article
- ISSN
- 1360-8185
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