Journal article
Transforming growth factor β-induced peritoneal fibrosis is mouse strain dependent*
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Encapsulating peritoneal sclerosis (EPS) is a rare but devastating complication of peritoneal dialysis. The etiology is unclear, but genetic predisposition may be a contributing factor. We used adenovirus-mediated gene transfer of transforming growth factor (TGF) β1 to the peritoneum in four genetically distinct laboratory mouse strains to assess differences in fibrogenic response.
METHODS: Mice from four genetic backgrounds …
Authors
Margetts PJ; Hoff C; Liu L; Korstanje R; Walkin L; Summers A; Herrick S; Brenchley P
Journal
Nephrology Dialysis Transplantation, Vol. 28, No. 8, pp. 2015–2027
Publisher
Oxford University Press (OUP)
Publication Date
August 1, 2013
DOI
10.1093/ndt/gfs289
ISSN
0931-0509