Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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7987157 | Micron | 2013 | 12 Pages |
Abstract
⺠In the present paper, we highlight the ultrastructure of nephrons in Pelodiscus sinensis and discuss the functional significance of the findings. ⺠The morphological features have been compared to those of other vertebrates, mainly in other orders of reptiles. ⺠The present study, employing both light microscopy based reconstructions and electron microscopy, considerably improves the structural understanding of the reptilian kidney. ⺠This work is a contribution to the knowledge of the kidney of P. sinensis, frequently used as an experimental model for physiological and biochemical studies.
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Authors
Chun-Sheng Xu, Ping Yang, Hui-Jun Bao, Xun-Guang Bian, Qiu-Sheng Chen,