An IGF-1 antagonist does not inhibit renal fibrosis in the rat following subtotal nephrectomy.
Date
2005-10-04
Advisors
Journal Title
Journal ISSN
ISSN
1522-1466
Volume Title
Publisher
American Physiological Society
Type
Article
Peer reviewed
Abstract
Description
Demonstrates for the first time that although IGF-1 contributes to compensatory renal growth there is no evidence to suggest from an interventional study that it has a role as a mediator of renal fibrosis.
Keywords
RAE 2008, UoA 12 Allied Health Professions and Studies
Citation
Oldroyd, S. D. et al. (2005) An IGF-1 antagonist does not inhibit renal fibrosis in the rat following subtotal nephrectomy. AJP Renal Physiology, 290 (3), pp. F695-F702.