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1.Research Summary
The research goal of the Department of Structural Pathology is to understand molecular basis to maintain the glomerular structure. For the purpose, we are using comprehensive proteomic approach coupled with molecular biology, ultrastructural morphology and cell biology.
2. Research subjects
3.Research Results
[Area] Department of Structural Pathology |
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[Research subject] Establishment of primary culture of glomerular epithelial cells |
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[Photographs] Glomerular epithelial cells (podocytes) growing out from isolated glomeruli. |
[Area] Department of Structural Pathology |
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[Research subject] Components and functions of the intercellular junction of glomerular epithelial cells |
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Please see the Structural Pathology website for a detailed description of our research.