Podocytes are cells in Bowman's capsule in the kidneys that wrap around capillaries of the glomerulus. Podocytes make up the epithelial lining of Bowman's capsule, the third layer through which filtration …

Podocytes are highly specialized cells of the kidney glomerulus that wrap around capillaries and that neighbor cells of the Bowman’s capsule. When it comes to glomerular filtration, podocytes play an …

Apr 24, 2025 · Podocytes are highly specialized, terminally differentiated visceral epithelial cells that have a complex cell structure comprised of a cell body, major processes and foot processes (Figure 1).

The visceral layer of the glomerular (Bowman’s) capsule contains specialized visceral epithelial cells called podocytes. Each podocyte extends primary cytoplasmic processes around glomerular capillaries.

Jul 22, 2025 · Podocytes are specialized cells within the kidneys, acting as guardians of the body’s filtration system. These cells are a component of the renal glomeruli, the tiny filtering units …

May 8, 2025 · Podocytes are key components of the glomerular filtration barrier — a specialized structure that is responsible for the filtration of blood by the kidneys.

Jan 28, 2016 · Abstract Podocytes are highly specialized cells of the kidney glomerulus that wrap around capillaries and that neighbor cells of the Bowman's capsule.

Podocytes are crucial for creating the filtration barrier in the kidneys, which prevents large molecules like proteins from entering the urine. These cells have a complex morphology with foot processes that …

Feb 1, 2000 · The single-cell RT-PCR of podocytes will advance our understanding of the roles of genes in podocytes, more so if it is possible to semiquantify the amount of cDNA obtained and to isolate …

Podocytes are highly specialized epithelial cells that cover the outer layer of the glomerular basement membrane, playing a crucial role in regulating glomerular function and contributing to the pathology …