Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor-A, Matrix Metalloproteinase-1, and Macrophage Migration Inhibition Factor Changes in the Porcine Remnant Kidney Model: Evaluation by Magnetic Resonance Imaging

In this model, renal blood flow and volume increase as the remnant kidney hypertrophies and scars. There is increased expression of MIF, VEGF-A, and MMP-1 in the remnant kidney.