Platelet‐derived growth factor, basic fibroblast growth factor, and interferon γ increase type IV collagen production in human fetal mesangial cells via a transforming growth factor‐β‐dependent mechanism

Hideaki Yamabe, Hiroshi Osawa, Mitsuaki Kaizuka, Satoru Tsunoda, K Shirato, Fumiko Tateyama, Ken Okumura

Nephrology Dialysis Transplantation · 2000 · 35 citations · 23 references

Abstract

PDGF, b-FGF, and IFN-gamma stimulate type IV collagen production in cultured HMC via a TGF-beta-dependent mechanism.

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