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proximal convoluted tubule brush border
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A brush border layer that is part of a proximal tubule in the kidney. [ http://orcid.org/0000-0002-6601-2165 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Microvillus#Function ]
Term info
Label
proximal convoluted tubule brush border
function notes
the microvilli in this layer can act as mechanosensors. They sense the fluid flow in the tubule lumen and convert this information via biochemical responses into reabsorption
has broad synonym
proximal tubule brush border layer, kidney brush border layer
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UBERON:0012428