Published in J Am Soc Nephrol on June 17, 2010
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Wnt/β-catenin signaling regulates postnatal development and regeneration of the salivary gland. Stem Cells Dev (2010) 1.17
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Vegfa protects the glomerular microvasculature in diabetes. Diabetes (2012) 1.16
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