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mesangial phagocyte

Term ID
CL:0000777
Synonyms
  • mesangial cell
Definition
A tissue-resident macrophage of the renal glomerular mesangium involved in the disposal and degradation of filtration residues, presentation of antigen to T cells and in tissue remodeling. (4)
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