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juxtaglomerular cell

Term ID
ZFA:0005238
Synonyms
  • kidney granular cell
  • renin secreting cell
Definition
A smooth muscle cell that synthesizes, stores, and secretes the enzyme renin. This cell type are located in the wall of the afferent arteriole at the entrance to the glomerulus. While having a different origin than other kidney smooth muscle cells, this cell type expresses smooth muscle actin upon maturation. 11457727
Appears at
Unknown
Evident until
Adult (90d-730d, breeding adult)
References
  • CL:0000648
  • TAO:0005238
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