Glomerular Filtration Barrier

GPTKB entity

Statements (28)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:anatomical_structure
gptkbp:associatedWith nephrotic syndrome
gptkbp:composedOf glomerular basement membrane
fenestrated endothelium
podocyte foot processes
gptkbp:criteria charge selective
size selective
gptkbp:damageCauses hematuria
proteinuria
gptkbp:discoveredBy gptkb:Franz_Volhard
gptkbp:function filtration of blood plasma
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Glomerular Filtration Barrier
gptkbp:layer glomerular basement membrane
fenestrated endothelium
podocyte slit diaphragm
gptkbp:locatedIn gptkb:kidney
gptkbp:partOf renal corpuscle
gptkbp:permits passage of small solutes
passage of water
gptkbp:prohibits passage of blood cells
passage of proteins
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:minimal_change_disease
diabetic nephropathy
nephrotic syndrome
focal segmental glomerulosclerosis
gptkbp:thickness approximately 300-350 nm
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:GFB
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7