The macula densa is worth its salt
Jürgen Schnermann, Josie P. Briggs
Jürgen Schnermann, Josie P. Briggs
Published October 15, 1999
Citation Information: J Clin Invest. 1999;104(8):1007-1009. https://doi.org/10.1172/JCI8539.
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The macula densa is worth its salt

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Jürgen Schnermann, Josie P. Briggs

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Schematic drawing of the architecture of a nephron, showing the position...
Schematic drawing of the architecture of a nephron, showing the position of the macula densa in the nephron and its relationship to the glomerulus of origin. A magnified view of the contact area of the macula densa with the glomerulus is shown on the right. MD, macula densa; AA, afferent arteriole; EA, efferent arteriole, GC: granular cell, SMC: smooth muscle cell.