Abstract

The concept that the glomerular filtration barrier exhibits charge selectivity is a basic tenet of renal physiology. Heparan sulfate is a major contributor of glomerular anionic charge. In a new study, prevention of podocytes from synthesizing heparan sulfate, via mutation of Ext1, causes only mild, statistically insignificant albuminuria, despite dramatic alterations in glomerular anionic charge.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)259-261
Number of pages3
JournalKidney International
Volume74
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - Aug 2008

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