Resolved: capillary endothelium is a major contributor to the glomerular filtration barrier.
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.
Ballermann
Barbara J
BJ
Department of Medicine, University of Alberta, 11-132 CSB, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. barbara.ballermann@ualberta.ca
Stan
Radu V
RV
D001798:Blood Proteins / Q000378:metabolism*; D002196:Capillaries; D002199:Capillary Permeability; D004730:Endothelium, Vascular / Q000378:metabolism*; D006801:Humans; D007678:Kidney Glomerulus / Q000098:blood supply* / Q000378:metabolism*
D001798:Blood Proteins