Podocytes (IMAGE) Princeton University Caption This is a scanning electron microscope micrograph of normal podocytes, which are cells responsible for the filtration functions of the kidney. Credit Image courtesy of Matthias Kretzler Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.