Podocytes Collection

Kidney glomerulus, SEM
Kidney glomerulus, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). Podocyte cells, which make up the surface of the glomerulus, are yellow. Magnification: x650 when printed at 10 centimetres wide

Glomerulus, TEM
Glomerulus. Transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of a section through a nephron in a human kidney, showing a cluster of capillaries within a renal corpuscle, also known as a glomerulus

Kidney glomerulus, TEM C016 / 5831
Kidney glomerulus. Transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of a section through a renal glomerulus. At centre left is a capillary with a red blood cell (black) in its lumen

Kidney podocyte cells, SEM
Kidney podocyte cells. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of podocyte cells on the surface of a kidney glomerulus. Podocytes possess branching, foot-like processes (red/brown)

Kidney filtration, SEM
Kidney filtration. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of tissue from a healthy kidney, showing the glomerular structure. The surface of a glomerulus is encased in podocyte cells (purple)

Coloured SEM of podocytes in the human kidney
Kidney glomerulus. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of podocyte cells on a glomerulus in the kidney. Glomeruli are made up of a tight knot of blood capillaries covered in podocyte cells

Glomerular capillary, TEM
Glomerular capillary. Coloured transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of a section through kidney tissue, showing a capillary from a glomerulus. Glomeruli filter waste products from the blood

Bowmans capsule, diagram
Bowmans capsule. Diagram showing the anatomical structure of a Bowmans capsule and glomerulus in a kidney

Glomerular anatomy, diagram
Glomerular anatomy. Diagram of the anatomical structure of a glomerulus in a kidney

Kidney glomerulus surface, SEM
Kidney glomerulus surface. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of podocyte cells (orange) on the surface of a kidney glomerulus. These have branching processes (pedicles) that interlock

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Podocytes are specialized cells found in the kidney glomerulus, which play a crucial role in the process of filtration. These unique cells have intricate structures that enable them to efficiently filter waste products and excess fluids from our blood. When observed under a scanning electron microscope (SEM), the kidney glomerulus appears as a complex network of tiny blood vessels intertwined with podocyte-covered capillaries. The SEM images reveal the delicate architecture of these filtration units, showcasing their importance in maintaining renal function. In contrast, transmission electron microscopy (TEM) provides a more detailed view at an ultrastructural level. TEM images display the fine intricacies of these cells, highlighting their foot-like extensions called pedicels that interlock to form filtration slits. These slits act as selective barriers, allowing small molecules like water and ions to pass through while preventing larger substances such as proteins from escaping into urine. One particular TEM image labeled C016/5831 showcases the remarkable arrangement within the kidney glomerulus. This specific image captures their precise positioning and interconnectedness, emphasizing their vital role in facilitating efficient filtration processes. The SEM images further emphasize this significance by displaying multiple views of kidney glomeruli covered with numerous podocyte cells. These captivating visuals highlight how these specialized cells work together to ensure effective waste removal and maintain fluid balance within our bodies. Overall, studying podocytes using various microscopic techniques provides valuable insights into understanding renal physiology and pathology. By unraveling their intricate structure and function through SEM and TEM imaging methods, scientists can gain deeper knowledge about kidney health and develop innovative treatments for diseases affecting these essential filtering units.