Transcription factor 21 deletion from podocyte precursors as a model for congenital nephrotic syndrome

Single cell transcriptomics of kidneys from these mice capture glomerular and tubulointerstitial changes that occur early in the course of NS and provide additional insights into: 1) the regulation of podocyte development and function by TCF21, 2) the effects of podocyte injury on other glomerular cells, and 3) the tubulointerstitial changes that occur in response to the glomerular dysfunction and associated massive proteinuria of podocytopathies.