Angela M Summers et al.
Nephrology, dialysis, transplantation : official publication of the European Dialysis and Transplant Association - European Renal Association, 20(11), 2427-2432 (2005-07-28)
Changes in renal vasculature, with vascular and interstitial fibrosis, are hallmarks of progression to chronic kidney disease (CKD) stage 5. Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) is a potent angiogenic and vascular permeability factor. Transforming growth factor-beta1 (TGF-beta1) plays a critical