PhysiologybioRxivPreprint
Kidney medulla macrophages maintain a free flow of urine by sensing force
Rukun He, Zhanghui Huang, Yanran Li…·Xiao Z. Shen
This study identifies Piezo1 as a mechanoreceptor in kidney medulla macrophages that enables them to clear sedimentary particles and prevent kidney stones.
DOI 10.64898/2026.07.02.736225