ISSN:
1432-2013
Keywords:
Renin/angiotensin system
;
Intestine
;
Gene expression
;
Starvation
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Abstract The existence of a local renin/angiotensin system in the intestine of mammals is speculative despite the known importance of angiotensin II for water and electrolyte homeostasis. We demonstrate the presence of ren-2 transcripts in the small intestine of DBA/2 mice. The marked expression of the ren-2 gene is blunted tissue-specifically by starvation, corroborating a local renin/angiotensin system in this organ.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00384342
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