Patent Issued for Glomerulus on a chip to recapitulate glomerular filtration barrier (USPTO 12134759).

A patent has been issued for a Glomerulus on a chip (GOAC) device by inventors from Children's Hospital Los Angeles. The device aims to replicate the glomerular filtration barrier in the kidney, which is crucial for filtering fluids and electrolytes while retaining plasma proteins. The GOAC device includes podocytes, glomerular endothelial cells, and gelified collagen, providing a platform for testing the effects of various compounds on kidney function. This innovation has the potential to advance research in nephrology, oncology, and genetic kidney diseases. [Extracted from the article]