Preferred Label : proximal convoluted tubule brush border;
Uberon definition : A brush border layer that is part of a proximal tubule in the kidney.;
Uberon broad term : proximal tubule brush border layer; kidney brush border layer;
Uberon Function note : the microvilli in this layer can act as mechanosensors. They sense the fluid flow
in the tubule lumen and convert this information via biochemical responses into reabsorption;
Origin ID : 0012428;
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A brush border layer that is part of a proximal tubule in the kidney.