Flying podocytes
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Abstract
Recent insights have defined the central role of podocytes both in rare genetic diseases and as a general determinant of the progression of human glomerular diseases. In a recent issue of Nature, Weavers et al. described a podocyte-like cell type in Drosophila, the nephrocyte, that closely resembles mammalian podocytes, including the nephrin-based slit diaphragm. This novel podocyte system might open new avenues toward the understanding of podocyte biology and pathophysiology.
Bibliographical data
Original language | English |
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ISSN | 0085-2538 |
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Publication status | Published - 03.2009 |
PubMed | 19219000 |
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