Kidney Precursor Cells (IMAGE)

Salk Institute

Kidney Precursor Cells

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Salk scientists created a new method to develop endless supply of kidney precursor cells. Pictured are long-term cultured nephron progenitor cells (red) incorporating and becoming part of the kidney after transplanted into a developing kidney.

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Salk Institute

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