New insights into the immune functions of podocytes: the role of complement

Abstract Podocytes are differentiated epithelial cells which play an essential role to ensure a normal function of the glomerular filtration barrier (GFB). In addition to their adhesive properties in maintaining the integrity of the filtration barrier, they have other functions, such as synthesis of...

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Main Authors: Valentina Bruno, Anne Katrin Mühlig, Jun Oh, Christoph Licht
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2023-04-01
Series:Molecular and Cellular Pediatrics
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s40348-023-00157-3