part of nephron epithelium development distal convoluted tubule development late distal convoluted tubule development mah The process whose specific outcome is the progression of the late distal convoluted tubule over time, from its formation to the mature structure. The late distal convoluted tubule contains DCT cells and intercalated (IC) alpha and beta cells and is vasopressin-sensitive. biological_process 2010-01-25T04:15:50Z GO:0072068