Journal article
Cytokines and Growth Factors Involved in Peritoneal Fibrosis of Peritoneal Dialysis Patients
Abstract
Peritoneal fibrosis is initiated by exposure of peritoneal tissues to numerous harmful agents encountered during peritoneal dialysis. These agents interact with cells within the peritoneum to induce growth factors and cytokines that are important in the initiation, progression and maintenance of fibrosis. Some of the mediators implicated in the pathogenesis of peritoneal fibrosis include transforming growth factor (TGF) beta, connective tissue …
Authors
Oh K-H; Margetts PJ
Journal
The International Journal of Artificial Organs, Vol. 28, No. 2, pp. 129–134
Publisher
SAGE Publications
Publication Date
February 2005
DOI
10.1177/039139880502800208
ISSN
0391-3988