Fibrogenesis in kidney transplantation: potential targets for prevention and therapy.
Fibrogenesis in kidney transplantation: potential targets for prevention and therapy.
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DOI:
10.1097/tp.0b013e3181bcccea
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发表时间:
2009-11-27
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影响因子:
6.2
通讯作者:
Samaniego M
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作者:
Djamali A;Samaniego M
Kidney allograft fibrosis results from a reactive process mediated by humoral and cellular events and the activation of transforming growth factor beta-one (TGF-β1). It is a process that involves both parenchymal and graft infiltrating cells and can lead to organ failure if injury persists or if the response to injury is excessive. In this review we will address the role of preventive and therapeutic strategies that target kidney allograft fibrogenesis. We conclude that in addition to preventive strategies, therapies based on BMP-7, HGF, CTGF and pirfenidone have shown promising results in preclinical studies. Clinical trials are needed to examine the effect of these therapies on long-term outcomes.