Figure 2.

Schematic diagram of the hierarchy and interplay between ET-1, TGF-β and CTGF. CTGF, connective tissue growth factor; ET, endothelin; NF-κB, nuclear factor-κB; TGF, transforming growth factor. Reproduced from [6] by permission of the publisher (Taylor & Francis Ltd, http://www.informaworld.com webcite).