juxtaglomerular cells

juxtaglomerular cells
specialized smooth muscle cells found in the tunica media of the afferent glomerular arterioles, containing secretory granules. They are the major structural component responsible for the release of renin and play a major role in renal autoregulation and tubuloglomerular feedback.

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