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Does urotensin II affect renal vascular tone and tubular function in rats?
Does urotensin II affect renal vascular tone and tubular function in rats?
Urotensin II acts as a nitric oxide-dependent vasodilator and natriuretic peptide in the rat kidney, suggesting a role in renal vascular and tubular regulation.
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Urotensin II exerts NO-dependent renal effects in rats; leaves open translation to human physiology or disease.
Zhang et al. (2003) studied this question.
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