Podocin is a
protein
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that in humans is encoded by the ''NPHS2''
gene
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.
Interactions
NPHS2 has been shown to
interact
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with
Nephrin
Nephrin is a protein necessary for the proper functioning of the renal filtration barrier. The renal filtration barrier consists of fenestrated endothelial cells, the glomerular basement membrane, and the podocytes of epithelial cells. Nephrin is ...
and
CD2AP
CD2-associated protein is a protein that in humans is encoded by the ''CD2AP'' gene.
Function
This gene encodes a scaffolding molecule that regulates the actin cytoskeleton. The protein directly interacts with filamentous actin and a variety ...
.
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See also
* Focal segmental glomerulosclerosis
Focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) is a histopathologic finding of scarring (sclerosis) of glomeruli and damage to renal podocytes. This process damages the filtration function of the kidney, resulting in protein presence in the urine du ...
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