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Review
. 2007 Sep;18(9):2432-8.
doi: 10.1681/ASN.2007060687.

Resolved: capillary endothelium is a major contributor to the glomerular filtration barrier

Barbara J Ballermann  1 , Radu V Stan
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Review

Resolved: capillary endothelium is a major contributor to the glomerular filtration barrier

Barbara J Ballermann et al. J Am Soc Nephrol. 2007 Sep.

Abstract

There is growing debate as to the primal role of capillary endothelial cells in the barrier function of the glomerular filter. Two experts argue the points for and against. Clearly unresolved is agreement whether glomerular capillary endothelium has fenestrae subtended by diaphragms.

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