Podocytes [version 1; referees: 2 approved]
Podocytes are highly specialized cells of the kidney glomerulus that wrap around capillaries and that neighbor cells of the Bowman’s capsule. When it comes to glomerular filtration, podocytes play an active role in preventing plasma proteins from entering the urinary ultrafiltrate by providing a bar...
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F1000 Research Ltd
2016-01-01
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Online Access: | http://f1000research.com/articles/5-114/v1 |