Kidney cell types cheat sheet

Cell type Marker gene HPA link to marker protein in kidney HPA IHC image
PodocytesNPHS1NPHS1 HPA
Mesangial CellsPDGFRBPDGFRB HPA
Juxtaglomerular CellsRENREN HPA
Endothelial CellsPECAM1PECAM1 HPA
Endothelial Cells, Descending Vasa RectaAQP1AQP1 HPA
Endothelial Cells, Ascending Vasa RectaCD34CD34 HPA
Proximal TubulesSLC5A2SLC5A2 HPA
Distal Tubule CellsSLC12A3SLC12A3 HPA
Loop of Henle (Thick Ascending Limb)SLC12A1SLC12A1 HPA
Principal Cells (Collecting Duct)AQP2AQP2 HPA
Intercalated Cells (Collecting Duct)ATP6V1B1ATP6V1B1 HPAno image available
FibroblastsPDGFRAPDGFRA HPA
MyofibroblastsACTA2ACTA2 HPA
T-CellsCD3ECD3E HPA
B-CellsCD19CD19 HPA
Myeloid Cells (Macrophages)CD68CD68 HPA