Activation of AMPK by metformin inhibits TGF-β-induced collagen production in mouse renal fibroblasts

Title
Activation of AMPK by metformin inhibits TGF-β-induced collagen production in mouse renal fibroblasts
Authors
Keywords
Renal fibroblasts, Collagen, Transforming growth factor beta 1 (TGF-β1), Connective tissue growth factor (CTGF), Adenosine monophosphate-activated protein kinase (AMPK)
Journal
LIFE SCIENCES
Volume 127, Issue -, Pages 59-65
Publisher
Elsevier BV
Online
2015-03-02
DOI
10.1016/j.lfs.2015.01.042

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