Differentiation of intercalated cells in the kidney

Q Al-Awqati, XB Gao - Physiology, 2011 - journals.physiology.org
Q Al-Awqati, XB Gao
Physiology, 2011journals.physiology.org
The intercalated cell of collecting ducts of the kidney is of two forms, the α form secretes acid,
whereas the β form secretes HCO3. Here, we review recent work that shows that the α form
is derived from the β form and that the pathway is mediated by an extracellular matrix protein
called hensin/DMBT1.
The intercalated cell of collecting ducts of the kidney is of two forms, the α form secretes acid, whereas the β form secretes HCO3. Here, we review recent work that shows that the α form is derived from the β form and that the pathway is mediated by an extracellular matrix protein called hensin/DMBT1.
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