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Decorin ameliorates peritoneal fibrosis in peritoneal dialysis related peritonitis

open access: yes, 2014
BACKGROUND: Peritonitis is a leading cause of peritoneal membrane failure in patients on peritoneal dialysis (PD). Decorin is a dermatan sulfate proteoglycan that possesses anti-fibrotic properties.
Chau, MKM   +4 more
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Engineering a Decorin Surface Coating and Evaluating the Role of Decorin in the Foreign Body Response to Implants

open access: yes, 2012
Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Washington, 2012Encapsulation of medical devices after implantation leads to reduced functionality and device failure of long term implants. To improve healing around implants, and allow long-term implant functionality, the
Sylvester, Marisa
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A central role for decorin during vertebrate convergent extension

open access: yes, 2009
Decorin, an archetypal member of the small leucine-rich proteoglycan gene family, regulates collagen fibrillogenesis and cell growth. To further explore its biological function, we examined the role of Decorin during zebrafish development.
Zoeller, Jason J.   +8 more
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Systemic clinical-grade recombinant decorin reduces disease burden and fibrosis in advanced recessive dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa. [PDF]

open access: yesMol Ther Adv
Gretzmeier C   +12 more
europepmc   +1 more source

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