Glial cell line-derived neurotrophic factor and synaptophysin expression in pelviureteral junction obstruction
UROLOGY, vol.67, no.2, pp.400-405, 2006 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 67 Issue: 2
- Publication Date: 2006
- Doi Number: 10.1016/j.urology.2005.08.056
- Journal Name: UROLOGY
- Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
- Page Numbers: pp.400-405
- Akdeniz University Affiliated: No
Abstract
Objectives. To examine the expression of neuronal markers in congenital pelviureteral junction (PUJ) obstruction as a causative factor. The findings from some investigations have suggested that defective neuronal innervation may play an important role in the pathogenesis of PUJ obstruction.