Intraglomerular Mesangial Cell
Intraglomerular mesangial cells are specialized pericytes located among the glomerular capillaries within a renal corpuscle of a kidney.
Mesangial cells are of monocyte origin, typically covering 30% of glomerular capillaries. They are both vimentin and desmin positive. There are three primary functions of intraglomerular mesangial cells: filtration, structural support, and phagocytosis. Additionally, mesangial cells are able to monitor glucose levels via processes sent into the capillary lumen.
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