Term Name: | proximal tubular epithelium |
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Synonyms: | proximal tubule epithelium, proximale tubular epithelium |
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. |
Ontology: | Uberon Ontology [UBERON:0008404] |