Exciting advances in podocyte research over the past decade have provided new insights into the role of podocytes in the function of the glomerular filtration barrier. Here, the authors explain the importance of podocytes for the maintenance of an intact glomerular filtration barrier and prevention of albuminuria. They describe signalling pathways that regulate podocyte structure and function and discuss the potential of live podocyte imaging to further advance our understanding of podocyte biology.
- Paul Thomas Brinkkoetter
- Christina Ising
- Thomas Benzing
