Glomerular filtration and podocyte tensional homeostasis: importance of the minor type IV collagen network.
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DOI: 10.1007/s10237-020-01347-y
Abstract: The minor type IV collagen chain, which is a significant component of the glomerular basement membrane in healthy individuals, is known to assemble into large structures (supercoils) that may contribute to the mechanical stability of… read more here.
Keywords: collagen; minor chain; network; filtration ... See more keywords