Differentiation of Intercalated Cells in the Kidney

作者:Al Awqati Qais*; Gao Xaio Bo
来源:Physiology, 2011, 26(4): 266-272.
DOI:10.1152/physiol.00008.2011

摘要

The intercalated cell of collecting ducts of the kidney is of two forms, the alpha form secretes acid, whereas the beta form secretes HCO3. Here, we review recent work that shows that the alpha form is derived from the beta form and that the pathway is mediated by an extracellular matrix protein called hensin/DMBT1.

  • 出版日期2011-8