Which specific layer of the glomerular basement membrane is particularly rich in heparan sulfate, providing a negative charge to repel plasma proteins?
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Correct answer: Lamina rara interna and externa
The lamina rara layers (interna and externa) contain glycosaminoglycans like heparan sulfate. These polyanionic molecules create a charge barrier that electrostatically repels negatively charged proteins like albumin.
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