作者: Alessandra Boletta , Gregory G Germino
DOI: 10.1016/S0962-8924(03)00169-7
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摘要: Every day, human renal tubules process 140 l of glomerular filtrate into 1 urine. They accomplish this by the coordinated function distinct cell types occupying specific positions along tubules. This precisely defined structure requires tight regulation morphogenesis. A group disorders termed polycystic kidney disease (PKD) is characterized altered tubular morphology. Mutating genes involved in PKD results that either fail to form properly or 'forget' how maintain their 'correct' diameter. Study proteins will elucidate morphogenesis and guide development therapies. Here, we focus on insights provided study most common PKD, autosomal dominant PKD.