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Zi**g Chen
Cell Biology
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Role of Podocyte Injury in Glomerulosclerosis
Finding new therapeutic targets of glomerulosclerosis treatment is an ongoing quest. Due to a living environment of various stresses and pathological stimuli, podocytes are prone to injuries; moreover, as a ce...
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Antifibrotic Roles of RAAS Blockers: Update
The rennin–angiotensin–aldosterone system (RAAS) has been well documented in regulating blood pressure, fluid volume, and sodium balance. Overactivity of RAAS promotes both systemic and regional glomerular cap...
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Molecular Interactions of Peptide Encapsulated Calcium Phosphate Delivery Vehicle at Enamel Surfaces
Phosphorylated peptides derived from milk caseins, known as casein phosphopeptides (CPP), self-assemble and encapsulate the calcium and phosphate mineral in the form of amorphous calcium phosphate (ACP), thus ...
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DMP1 Binds Specifically to Type I Collagen and Regulates Mineral Nucleation and Growth
Extracellular matrix of bone and dentin is highly complex and involves a dynamic process of deposition and removal. Cells are the main architect that build this designer matrix that is highly specialized to ca...
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3D Visualization of Calcified and Non-calcified Molluscan Tissues Using Computed Tomography
Three-dimensional (3D) reconstruction is an essential approach in morphological studies in biology and paleontology. Seeking an optimized protocol for nondestructive observations, we attempted 3D visualization...
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Erratum to: Development and Diseases of the Collecting Duct System
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SARS Coronavirus and Lung Fibrosis
Severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) is an acute infectious disease with significant mortality. A novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV) has been shown to be the causative agent of SARS. The typical clinical feature...
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Regulated and Constitutive Secretion Studied In Vitro: Control by GTPases at Multiple Levels
All eukaryotic cells renew and expand their cell surface by a continuous supply of new plasma membrane components. These are provided by vesicles that bud from the Golgi complex and fuse with the plasma membra...
