Hong Kong Journal of Nephrology
Volume 11, Issue 2 , Pages 41-46 , October 2009

Complement Activation and Progression of Chronic Kidney Disease

  • Ziyong Tang

      Affiliations

    • Department of Nephrology, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, China
    • ,
  • Neil Sheerin

      Affiliations

    • Institute of Cellular Medicine, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
    • Corresponding Author InformationCorrespondence to: Dr. Neil Sheerin, School of Clinical Medical Sciences, Newcastle University, Framlington Place, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE2 4HH, UK. Fax: (+44) 0191-2220723

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Hong Kong Journal of Nephrology
Volume 11, Issue 2 , Pages 41-46 , October 2009

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