proximal convoluted tubule brush border

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A brush border layer that is part of a proximal tubule in the kidney. [ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Microvillus#Function http://orcid.org/0000-0002-6601-2165 ]

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the microvilli in this layer can act as mechanosensors. They sense the fluid flow in the tubule lumen and convert this information via biochemical responses into reabsorption

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proximal tubule brush border layer, kidney brush border layer

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UBERON:0012428

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Equivalent to:

brush border layer and part of some proximal convoluted tubule

Subclass of:

brush border layer
mesoderm-derived structure
part of some proximal convoluted tubule
capable of some sensory perception of mechanical stimulus