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Effects of the differential expression of ZO ‐1 and ZO ‐2 on podocyte structure and function
29 May 2018
Abstract excerpt
Glomerular podocytes in the kidney originate from columnar epithelial cells possessing tight junctions. During podocyte differentiation, tight junctions are replaced by slit diaphragms, which are formed between foot processes and function as a blood filtration barrier. Although the expression of most tight junction components is suppressed during podocyte differentiation, several components, including ZO-1 and...
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