Why the study?
Does sodium loading alter angiotensin II binding in isolated rat glomeruli compared to sodium depletion?
Population
Isolated rat glomeruli from acutely and chronically sodium-loaded and sodium-depleted rats
Comparison
Sodium loading (acute and chronic) vs Sodium depletion (acute and chronic)
Design
Preclinical
Authors
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Sodium balance may modulate glomerular angiotensin II receptors in rats; leaves open any role in human renal sodium handling or GFR adaptation.
Does sodium loading alter angiotensin II binding in isolated rat glomeruli compared to sodium depletion?
Sodium balance modulates both the number and affinity of angiotensin II receptors in rat glomeruli, suggesting a role in adapting glomerular filtration rate to sodium status.
Beaufils et al. (1976) studied this question.
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