A pivotal role for the renal calcium-sensing receptor (CaSR) in the control of divalent cation excretion in a parathyroid hormone-independent manner has been identified through tissue-specific CaSR ...

Transverse tubules (T-tubules) play a significant role in muscle contraction. However, the underlying mechanism of their ...

Glomeruli are at the heart of renal function, and yet are only part of an intact nephron. They are of irreplaceable value in maintaining homeostasis. The intact nephron theory: Each nephron is a ...