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Clinical Study

Hepatocyte Growth Factor-Induced Amelioration in Chronic Renal Failure Is Associated with Reduced Expression of α-Smooth Muscle Actin

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Pages 862-870 | Received 08 Feb 2012, Accepted 18 Apr 2012, Published online: 08 Jun 2012

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