Endothelial-mesenchymal transition as a novel mechanism for generating myofibroblasts during diabetic nephropathy

Am J Pathol. 2009 Oct;175(4):1371-3. doi: 10.2353/ajpath.2009.090698. Epub 2009 Sep 3.

Abstract

This Commentary provides perspective on epithelial-mesenchymal transition in diabetic nephropathy.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Diabetic Nephropathies / pathology*
  • Endothelium / pathology*
  • Fibroblasts / pathology*
  • Fibrosis
  • Humans
  • Mesoderm / pathology*
  • Platelet Endothelial Cell Adhesion Molecule-1 / metabolism

Substances

  • Platelet Endothelial Cell Adhesion Molecule-1