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Nephrin promotes cell-cell adhesion through homophilic interactions.
The American journal of pathology - 1 Dec 2003
Khoshnoodi Jamshid, Sigmundsson Kristmundur, Ofverstedt Lars-Göran, Skoglund Ulf, Obrink Björn, Wartiovaara Jorma, Tryggvason Karl
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Nephrin is a type-1 transmembrane protein and a key component of the podocyte slit diaphragm, the ultimate glomerular plasma filter. Genetic and acquired diseases affecting expression or function of nephrin lead to severe proteinuria and distortion or absence of the slit diaphragm. Here, we showe...
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