Abstract: The present invention relates to a new three-dimensional co-culture method of podocytes and endothelial cells, and a relative co-culture system. Furthermore, the invention relates to the use of said co-culture system as an in vitro study model of pathologies affecting the kidneys, and in particular the renal glomerular filtration barrier.
Type:
Application
Filed:
December 16, 2010
Publication date:
July 11, 2013
Applicant:
FONDAZIONE IRCCS CA' GRANDA-OSPENDALE MAGGIORE POLICLINICO