Mesangial cell
Mesangial cells are specialized cells around blood vessels in the kidneys, at the mesangium. They are specialized smooth muscle cells that function to regulate blood flow through the capillaries, usually divided into two types, each having a very distinct function and location:
- Extraglomerular mesangial cells
- Intraglomerular mesangial cells
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