renal proximal tubule epitheliumBTO (BRENDA Tissue Ontology) ID
BTO:0003576
Definition
The cells lining the proximal tubule are cuboidal epithelial cells with deep basal membrane invaginations that provide a large basal surface area. The long microvilli (the brush border) lining the tubule lumen, maximize luminal surface area and make these cells ideally suited for both reabsorptive and secretory functions
Synonyms
1. proximal tubular epithelium
2. proximal tubule epithelium
References
1. Renal Physiology: Section 7, Chapter 3
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