Related analysis demonstrated that the levels of ET in renal tissue were positively associated with urinary protein contents, basement membrane thickness, negatively with GFR.

As a membrane-associated protein, XOR plays structural role in the wrapping and secretion of fat globelet, and has antimicrobial function.

These activities of the anti-CD44 antibody may be associated with its inhibitory effect on oncogene and anti-apoptosis protein expressions, and changes in mitochondrial membrane potential.