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Are there endogenous molecules that protect kidneys from injury? The case for bone morphogenic protein-7 (BMP-7)
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Bone morphogenic protein-7 induces mesenchymal to epithelial transition in adult renal fibroblasts and facilitates regeneration of injured kidney
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Analysis of relative gene expression data using realtime quantitative PCR and the 2(-Delta Delta C(T)) Method
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Peritoneal dialysis and epithelial-to-mesenchymal transition of mesothelial cells
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Morphological and functional changes in the dialysed peritoneal cavity: Impact of more biocompatible solutions
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Transient over-expression of TGF-β1 induces epithelial mesenchymal transition in the rodent peritoneum
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Epidermal growth factor modifies the expression and function of extracellular matrix adhesion receptors expressed by peritoneal mesothelial cells from patients on CAPD
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