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Lmx1b and FoxC combinatorially regulate podocin expression in podocytes.
Journal of the American Society of Nephrology : JASN - 1 Dec 2014
He Bing, Ebarasi Lwaki, Zhao Zhe, Guo Jing, Ojala Juha R M, Hultenby Kjell, De Val Sarah, Betsholtz Christer, Tryggvason Karl
Abstract excerpt
Podocin is a key protein of the kidney podocyte slit diaphragm protein complex, an important part of the glomerular filtration barrier. Mutations in the human podocin gene NPHS2 cause familial or sporadic forms of renal disease owing to the disruption of filtration barrier integrity. The exclusive expression of NPHS2 in podocytes reflects its unique function and raises interesting questions about its...
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