Peritoneal Dialysis and Epithelial-to-Mesenchymal Transition of Mesothelial Cells

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Authors

Marı́a Yáñez-Mó · Universidad Autónoma de Madrid

Enrique Lara‐Pezzi · Hospital Universitario de La Princesa

Rafael Selgas · Hospital Universitario de La Princesa

Marta Ramírez‐Huesca · Universidad Autónoma de Madrid

Carmen Domı́nguez-Jiménez · Hospital Universitario de La Princesa

José A. Jiménez‐Heffernan · Hospital Universitario de Guadalajara

Abelardo Aguilera

Abstract

Our results suggest that mesothelial cells have an active role in the structural and functional alteration of the peritoneum during peritoneal dialysis. The findings suggest potential targets for the design of new dialysis solutions and markers for the monitoring of patients.

Topics & Keywords

Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine Parathyroid Disorders and Treatments Dialysis and Renal Disease Management

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Clean water and sanitation

Publication Details

Published in: New England Journal of Medicine

Volume 348, Issue 5, pp. 403-413

DOI: 10.1056/nejmoa020809

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