Glossary

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A

Actin Cytoskeleton – A Cell's Backbone

Albuminuria – Loss of Protein Albumin in the Urine

Apoptosis – Programmed Cell Death

ACE I (angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor) – group of medications used to treat high blood pressure

ARB (angiotensin type II receptor blocker) – medications used to relax blood vessels lowering blood pressure

Actinin – a protein, mutations in the gene can result in FSGS

B

Bowman’s Capsule – on the other side of the glomerular Filter

Basic Science – scientific research that involves understanding the changes that take place in cells and molecules

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