Abstract:Background: The most profound effect of vasopressin on the kidney is to increase water reabsorption through V 2-receptor (V 2 R) stimulation, but there are also data suggesting effects on calcium transport. To address this issue, we have established an isolated perfused kidney model with accurate pressure control, to directly study the effects of V 2 R stimulation on kidney function, isolated from systemic effects. Methods: The role of V 2 R in renal calcium handling was studied in isolated rat kidneys using a… Show more
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