Renal fibroblasts are the exclusive source of extracellular matrix in the kidneys. They are responsible for the synthesis of collagen, fibronectin, and extracellular matrix degrading proteins. These cells are desmin, kidney-specific epithelial cadherin, and e-selectin negative; and are alpha-SMA and fibronectin positive. These cells are an excellent model for studying […]
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