Mesangial Cell
Specialized chemoreceptor cells located in the glomerulus of the kidney, providing structural support, regulating glomerular filtration, and possessing phagocytic properties.
Key Functions:
- Provides structural support to glomerular capillaries.
- Regulates glomerular blood flow and filtration rate.
- Phagocytoses trapped macromolecules and immune complexes.
- Secretes cytokines and prostaglandins.
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