ISSN:
1432-1912
Keywords:
Isoprenaline
;
Renin
;
Vasoconstrictors
;
Macula densa
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Summary The mechanism of the increase in plasma renin concentration caused by the β-sympathomimetic agent isoprenaline has been further investigated. Rats were pretreated by occluding the left renal artery for 2 hrs, thus rendering the macula densa cells of this kidney nonfunctioning. After contralateral nephrectomy infusion of isoprenaline (1.5 μg/kg min) still caused a strong increase in plasma renin concentration. This increase was significantly suppressed by simultaneous infusion of angiotensin II (1.0 μg/kg min), the α-sympathomimetic amine phenylephrine (60 μg/kg min) or octapressin (10 mU/kg min). The results exclude any mediator-role of the macula densa receptors in the isoprenaline-induced release of renin. The possibility of a stimulation of renin release via the baroreceptors or a direct “secretomotoric” action of isoprenaline is discussed.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00510560
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