Read the article to learn more about Targeting the Podocyte to Treat Glomerular Kidney Disease.
Highlights Include:
- The podocyte is the final cellular determinant of glomerular filtration in the kidney.
- Podocyte dysfunction characterizes chronic kidney diseases of glomerular origin.
- The molecular mechanisms of podocyte function are under intense study.
- Integrating technologies will facilitate the development of podocentric therapeutics.
1 CVMD iMED, AstraZeneca, Mölndal, Sweden
2 Evotec AG, Germany
