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renal principal cell

Term ID
ZFA:0005322
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Definition
A cuboidal epithelial cell of the kidney which regulates sodium and potassium balance. The activity of sodium and potassium channels on the cells apical membrane is regulated by aldosterone and vasopressin. In mammals these cells are located in the renal collecting ducts.
Appears at
Larval:Days 7-13 (168.0h-14d, 4.5mm, 8 teeth)
Evident until
Adult (90d-730d, breeding adult)
References
  • CL:0005009
  • TAO:0005322
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