Editorial
Copyright ©2012 Baishideng.
World J Nephrol. Dec 6, 2012; 1(6): 155-159
Published online Dec 6, 2012. doi: 10.5527/wjn.v1.i6.155
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Figure 1 Hemodynamic maladjustment induces chronic renal ischemia and tubulointerstitial fibrosis.
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Figure 2 Normal vascular homeostasis. VEGF: Vascular endothelial growth factor; VEGFR: VEGF receptor; eNOS: Endothelial nitric oxide synthase; NO: Nitric oxide.
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Figure 3 Altered vascular homeostasis in late chronic kidney disease. VEGF: Vascular endothelial growth factor; VEGFR: VEGF receptor; eNOS: Endothelial nitric oxide synthase; VSMC: Vascular smooth muscle cell; NO: Nitric oxide.