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GO: Cellular Component

slit diaphragm

Term ID
GO:0036057
Synonyms
Definition
A specialized cell-cell junction found between the interdigitating foot processes of the glomerular epithelium (the podocytes) in the vertebrate kidney, which is adapted for facilitating glomerular filtration. (4)
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Ontology
GO: Cellular Component    QuickGO    AmiGO
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