Role of Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor (EGFR) and Its Ligands in Kidney Inflammation and Damage

• Main Authors: Sandra Rayego-Mateos (Author), Raul Rodrigues-Diez (Author), Jose Luis Morgado-Pascual (Author), Floris Valentijn (Author), Jose M. Valdivielso (Author), Roel Goldschmeding (Author), Marta Ruiz-Ortega (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Hindawi Limited, 2018-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is characterized by persistent inflammation and progressive fibrosis, ultimately leading to end-stage renal disease. Although many studies have investigated the factors involved in the progressive deterioration of renal function, current therapeutic strategies only delay...