Any value of podocyte B7-1 as a biomarker in human MCD and FSGS?

In conclusion, since B7-1 is not induced in podocyte of MCD and FSGS patients, the antiproteinuric action of abatacept -if confirmed- may not be the result of an effect on podocyte B7-1. PMID: 26697986 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

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Source: Am J Physiol Renal P... - December 23, 2015 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Novelli R, Gagliardini E, Ruggiero B, Benigni A, Remuzzi G Tags: Am J Physiol Renal Physiol Source Type: research