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The Importance of Podocyte Adhesion for a Healthy Glomerulus

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

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Autores principales: Lennon, Rachel, Randles, Michael J., Humphries, Martin J.
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Frontiers Media S.A. 2014
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4196579/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25352829
http://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fendo.2014.00160