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Kidney Cells-02

Kidney Cells-02 was an International Space Station tissue-chip investigation using a three-dimensional kidney cell model to study how microgravity affects microcrystal formation in kidney tubules, informing treatments for kidney stones and osteoporosis.

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Effects of Microgravity on the Structure and Function of Proximal and Distal Tubule MPSKidney Cells 02Kidney Cells-02 tissue chip
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Kidney Cells-02
Status
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Description
Kidney Cells-02 was an International Space Station tissue-chip investigation using a three-dimensional kidney cell model to study how microgravity affects microcrystal formation in kidney tubules, informing treatments for kidney stones and osteoporosis.
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Start Date
2021-06-03
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Creation Time
August 14, 2026 at 01:35:31 UTC
Updated Time
August 14, 2026 at 01:35:31 UTC

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