Is there any relation between connective tissue growth factor and scar tissue in vesicoureteral reflux?
Vesicoureteral reflux (VUR) is the most common uropathy in childhood which leads to increased frequency of urinary tract infection (UTI) and renal scarring. Connective tissue growth factor (CTGF) plays an important role in the development of glomerular and tubulointerstitial fibrosis in progressive...
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| Main Authors: | Nazlı Dilay Gültekin, Meryem Benzer, Şebnem Tekin-Neijmann |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Hacettepe University Institute of Child Health
2019-02-01
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| Series: | The Turkish Journal of Pediatrics |
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| Online Access: | https://turkjpediatr.org/article/view/653 |
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