Podocyte Dedifferentiation: A Specialized Process for a Specialized Cell

Podocyte Dedifferentiation: A Specialized Process for a Specialized Cell

The podocyte is one of two cell types that contribute to the formation of the glomerular filtration barrier (GFB). It is a highly specialized cell with a unique structure. The key feature of the podocyte is its foot processes that regularly interdigitate. A structure known as the slit diaphragm can...

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Main Authors: Carl James May, Moin eSaleem, Gavin Iain Welsh
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2014-10-01
Series:Frontiers in Endocrinology
Subjects:
Epithelial-Mesenchymal Transition
Nephrotic Syndrome
Podocytes
Proteinuria
dedifferentiation
Online Access:http://journal.frontiersin.org/Journal/10.3389/fendo.2014.00148/full

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