A novel role for uroguanylin in the regulation of sodium balance
AUTOR(ES)
Forte, Leonard R.
FONTE
American Society for Clinical Investigation
RESUMO
Uroguanylin is a peptide hormone that regulates sodium excretion by the kidney when excess NaCl is consumed. A new study demonstrates that mice deficient in uroguanylin have blunted urinary sodium excretion responses to oral sodium loads in addition to elevated blood pressure (see related article beginning on page 1244). A physiological role for uroguanylin is discussed, linking the intestine and kidney in an endocrine axis for the maintenance of sodium balance.
ACESSO AO ARTIGO
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