The kidney also has a role in the regulation of ion concentrations and blood pressure. Podocytes reside in a unique microenvironment where they are exposed to mechanical force and a variety of ...

His gene therapy program is focused on targeting the podocyte in order to radically change the treatment of kidney diseases. A team from the Universities of Bristol and Swansea together with ...

Podocytes are specialised cells of the renal corpuscles (glomeruli) that play a crucial role in the filtering function of the kidney. Their size and density are important indicators of the health ...