Transforming growth factor-β receptor 2 gene polymorphisms are associated with end-stage renal disease

• Main Authors: Hye-Jin Ki (Author), Se Yun Kim (Author), Sang Ho Lee (Author), Ju-Young Moon (Author), Kyung Hwan Jeong (Author), Tae Won Lee (Author), Chun Gyoo Ihm (Author), Su Kang Kim (Author), Joo-Ho Chung (Author), Sun Woo Kang (Author), Tae Hee Kim (Author), Yeong-Hoon Kim (Author), Yang Gyun Kim (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: The Korean Society of Nephrology, 2015-06-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background: Transforming growth factor-beta (TGF-β) is a multifunctional cytokine involved in immune disorders, cancer, asthma, lung fibrosis, and chronic kidney disease, and its signal pathways are considered crucial mediators of a variety of cellular processes. In addition, several recent studies...