A WNK in the kidney controls blood pressure
TM Coffman - Nature Genetics, 2006 - nature.com
TM Coffman
Nature Genetics, 2006•nature.comPrecise control of sodium excretion by the kidney is critical for maintaining fluid and
electrolyte homeostasis. A new mouse model provides compelling evidence that a kinase,
WNK4, provides key signals for regulating blood pressure and potassium balance by
controlling the structure and function of the distal convoluted tubule.
electrolyte homeostasis. A new mouse model provides compelling evidence that a kinase,
WNK4, provides key signals for regulating blood pressure and potassium balance by
controlling the structure and function of the distal convoluted tubule.
Precise control of sodium excretion by the kidney is critical for maintaining fluid and electrolyte homeostasis. A new mouse model provides compelling evidence that a kinase, WNK4, provides key signals for regulating blood pressure and potassium balance by controlling the structure and function of the distal convoluted tubule.
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