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Renal Cortical Cell

Molecular classification
Cell
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Overview

Renal cortical cells are the primary cell types found in the renal cortex, which is the outer region of the kidney. The renal cortex contains key structures involved in blood filtration and urine formation, including glomeruli, proximal convoluted tubules (PCT), distal convoluted tubules (DCT), and associated blood vessels. These cells play essential roles in maintaining homeostasis by filtering blood, reabsorbing nutrients, secreting waste products, and producing hormones. Dysfunction of these cells is implicated in various diseases, including acute kidney injury and chronic kidney disease.

Other names
HRCEpiCHuman Renal Cortical Epithelial CellsGlomerular cellsProximal convoluted tubular epithelial cellsDistal convoluted tubular epithelial cellsParietal epithelial cells of Bowman’s capsule
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Mechanism of action

N/A

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Biological functions

FiltrationReabsorptionSecretionHormone ProductionRegulation of blood pressureElectrolyte balance
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Disease associations

Acute kidney injury (AKI)Chronic kidney disease (CKD)Crescentic glomerulonephritisInflammationKidney disease
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Biomarkers

IL-2R alphaMHC class II antigens

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