Role of podocytes in focal sclerosis: defining the point of no return
M Kretzler - Journal of the American Society of Nephrology, 2005 - journals.lww.com
In this issue of JASN, three reports offer novel insights into the causal relationship between
podocyte damage and glomerulosclerosis and define specific markers that identify the “point
of no return” in glomerular filtration barrier failure. The authors have focused on the following
questions:
podocyte damage and glomerulosclerosis and define specific markers that identify the “point
of no return” in glomerular filtration barrier failure. The authors have focused on the following
questions: