Connective tissue growth factor in tubulointerstitial injury of diabetic nephropathy

摘要

Connective tissue growth factor in tubulointerstitial injury of diabetic nephropathy.BackgroundChronic interstitial fibrosis, which follows the onset of glomerular proteinuria, importantly contributes to progressive renal failure in diabetic nephropathy. The present studies examine the potential role of tubular connective tissue growth factor (CTGF).