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Open AccessEndothelial progenitor cells (EPC) in sepsis with acute renal dysfunction (ARD)
Sepsis is characterized by systemic microvascular dysfunction. Endothelial progenitor cells (EPCs) are critically involved in maintaining vascular homeostasis under both physiological and pathological conditio...
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Open AccessIntegrin α2-deficient mice provide insights into specific functions of collagen receptors in the kidney
Integrins are important cellular receptors for collagens. Within the glomerulus, podocytes regulate the integrity of the glomerular basement membrane (GBM) by sensing the presence of collagen and regulating co...
