The importance of podocyte adhesion for a healthy glomerulus

AbstractPodocytes are specialized epithelial cells that cover the outer surfaces of glomerular capillaries. Unique cell junctions, known as slit diaphragms, which feature nephrin and Neph-familiy proteins in addition to components of adherens, tight and gap junctions, connect adjacent podocyte foot...

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Main Authors: Rachel eLennon, Michael J Randles, Martin J Humphries
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2014-10-01
Series:Frontiers in Endocrinology
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Online Access:http://journal.frontiersin.org/Journal/10.3389/fendo.2014.00160/full

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