macula densa cells (IMAGE)

Keck School of Medicine of USC

macula densa cells

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The kidney contains macula densa cells (green/yellow), which orchestrate kidney regeneration. The circulating plasma is labeled white/gray, and all kidney cells are labeled by their production of genetically inserted green and red fluorescent proteins

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Georgina Gyarmati, MD, PhD Zilkha Neurogenetic Institute

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