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Glomerular Filtration Barrier

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Definition: A specialized barrier in the kidney, consisting of the fenestrated CAPILLARY ENDOTHELIUM; GLOMERULAR BASEMENT MEMBRANE; and glomerular epithelium (PODOCYTES). The barrier prevents the filtration of PLASMA PROTEINS.     
Examples Glomerular Basement Membrane; Podocytes 		Other names Glomerular Filtration Barriers; Filtration Barriers, Glomerular; Filtration Barrier, Glomerular; Barriers, Glomerular Filtration; Barrier, Glomerular Filtration

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