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The renin phenotype: roles and regulation in the kidney.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  20502328     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Renin cells are fundamental for the control of blood pressure, fluid electrolyte homeostasis and kidney development. This review discusses recent discoveries regarding the mechanisms that control the identity and fate of renin cells and their role in the maintenance of kidney architecture and function.
RECENT FINDINGS: It is now established that cyclic AMP is a crucial factor for the regulation of the renin phenotype. Furthermore, additional factors such as microRNAs and gap junctions have recently emerged as key regulators for the maintenance and proper functioning of renin cells.
SUMMARY: Experiments described in this review will hopefully raise new questions regarding the mechanisms that control the identity, plasticity and function of renin cells.
Authors:
Maria L S Sequeira Lopez; R Ariel Gomez
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural; Review    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Current opinion in nephrology and hypertension     Volume:  19     ISSN:  1535-3842     ISO Abbreviation:  Curr. Opin. Nephrol. Hypertens.     Publication Date:  2010 Jul 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2010-06-23     Completed Date:  2010-10-19     Revised Date:  2011-09-26    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  9303753     Medline TA:  Curr Opin Nephrol Hypertens     Country:  England    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  366-71     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Pediatrics, University of Virginia School of Medicine, Charlottesville, Virginia 22908, USA.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Animals
Connexins / metabolism
Gap Junctions / metabolism
Humans
Kidney / cytology,  physiology*
MicroRNAs / metabolism
Phenotype
Renin / metabolism,  physiology*
Transcription Factors
Grant Support
ID/Acronym/Agency:
DK75481/DK/NIDDK NIH HHS; HL066242/HL/NHLBI NIH HHS; K08 DK075481-01/DK/NIDDK NIH HHS; K08 DK075481-02/DK/NIDDK NIH HHS; K08 DK075481-03/DK/NIDDK NIH HHS; K08 DK075481-04/DK/NIDDK NIH HHS; K08 DK075481-04S1/DK/NIDDK NIH HHS; K08 DK075481-05/DK/NIDDK NIH HHS; R37 HL066242-06/HL/NHLBI NIH HHS; R37 HL066242-07/HL/NHLBI NIH HHS; R37 HL066242-08/HL/NHLBI NIH HHS; R37 HL066242-08S1/HL/NHLBI NIH HHS; R37 HL066242-09/HL/NHLBI NIH HHS; R37 HL066242-10/HL/NHLBI NIH HHS
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
0/Connexins; 0/MicroRNAs; 0/Transcription Factors; EC 3.4.23.15/Renin
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