The uroplakins form tiny, hexagonal arrays of particles--visualized best by electron microscopy (see figure taken from this excellent recent KI review by Wu et al)--which comprise structures called "urothelial plaques" that overlie the plasma membrane of superficial umbrella cells of the urothelium...Read more here.
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
The Uroplakins (Via the Renal Fellow Network)
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