Cell ID: CL0000648

Cell Name: kidney granular cell

CSI Thresholds:

Select	Context	Threshold
	Overall	5.2498
	Cortex of kidney + Healthy	26.2262
	Cortex of kidney	6.0636
	Healthy	3.0695
	Renal medulla + Healthy	1.3085
	Renal medulla	-0.0499

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(Cell Significance Index is uniquely calculated using our advanced thresholding algorithms to reveal cell-specific gene markers.)

Description: A smooth muscle cell that synthesizes, stores, and secretes the enzyme renin. This cell type are located in the wall of the afferent arteriole at the entrance to the glomerulus. While having a different origin than other kidney smooth muscle cells, this cell type expresses smooth muscle actin upon maturation.

Synonyms: juxtaglomerular cell, JG cell, renin secreting cell