The integrity of Bowman's capsule may play a role in the progression of lupus nephritis, according to investigators. Bowman’s capsule rupture may be an important marker of pathologic changes and high ...

Two types of parietal podocyte were previously described in the Bowman capsule: one characterized by coexpression of podocyte and parietal epithelial cell markers, the other characterized by ...

Studies using both ultrastructural and immunostaining techniques suggest that, following completion of kidney development, different 'subpopulations' of PECs exist in both healthy and diseased adult ...