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Figure 1 Overview of heme oxygenase-1 in renal diseases.
Heme oxygenase (HO)-1 induction prevents renal damage in diverse renal diseases, such as acute kidney injury (AKI), chronic kidney disease (CKD), diabetic nephropathy (Diabetes) and renal Transplant. Arrows followed by text indicate increase (↑) or decrease (↓). 1Requires further study. TGF: Transforming growth factor; SMA: Smooth muscle actin; CTGF: Connective tissue growth factor; CAN: Chronic allograft nephropathy.
- Citation: Correa-Costa M, Amano MT, Câmara NOS. Cytoprotection behind heme oxygenase-1 in renal diseases. World J Nephrol 2012; 1(1): 4-11
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2220-6124/full/v1/i1/4.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.5527/wjn.v1.i1.4