Renal Tubular Epithelial Cells (RTEC)

A renal tubule is a layer of elongated tubular epithelial connected with the renal capsule wall. Renal tubular epithelial cells (RTEC) is a layer of cells in the outer layer of the renal tubule, which plays a key role in the renal function. Renal tubular epithelial cells may be able to play a role in the absorption of glucose, amino acids, and other substances in the urine of the primary urine. At the same time, they have the function of discharging acid, regulating the balance of water and electrolyte, regulating the function of acid and alkali balance. Renal tubular epithelial cells injury will lead to abnormal cell secretion, release a variety of inflammatory cytokines, such as IL-1, CTGF, bFGF, TGF beta and PDGG etc..