Nephron Forming in Human Kidney (IMAGE)

University of Southern California

Nephron Forming in Human Kidney

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At an early stage, a nephron forming in the human kidney generates an S-shaped structure. Green cells will generate the kidneys' filtering device, and blue and red cells specialized regions responsible for distinct nephron activities.

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Image courtesy of Stacy Moroz and Tracy Tran/Andy McMahon Lab, USC Stem Cell

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