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The fenestrations occupy a large proportion of the capillary surface allowing the easy movement of water and small molecules across the glomerular filtration barrier. Loss or reduction in these ...

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Glomerular cell biology is a core strength of the Bristol Renal group. We have an international reputation and numerous collaborations based on our unique conditionally immortalized cell lines. Our ...

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The identification of the glomeruli as the source of bleeding is important. Patients with clear evidence of glomerular hematuria do not need to be evaluated for potentially serious urologic disease.

These cells have interdigitated foot processes that are bridged by a membrane called the slit diaphragm, and have a role in the selective permeability of the glomerular filtration barrier.