Neuron-like function of the nephron central command
G. Gyarmati, U. N. Shroff, A. Riquier-Brison, S. D. Stocker, A. Izuhara, S. Deepak, Y. Chen, D. Biemesderfer, A. James, L. Minichiello, B. V. Zlokovic, J. Peti-Peterdi
The paper identifies the macula densa cells in the kidney as neuron-like structures with functions similar to interoceptive neurons, regulating organ functions through local neural networks.
bioRxiv · Dec 6, 2021 · PreprintPhysiology