Alterations in podocyte phenotype in health and disease
The glomerulus is the site of ultrafiltration within in the nephron of the kidney. The Glomerular Filtration Barrier (GFB) restricts protein loss whilst allowing the passage of water and small solutes. There are two cell types that contribute to the formation of the GFB: the Glomerular Endothelial C...
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University of Bristol
2013
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