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Steroid biosynthesis and renal excretion in human essential hypertension: association with blood pressure and endogenous ouabain.
American journal of hypertension - 1 Apr 2009
Tripodi Grazia, Citterio Lorena, Kouznetsova Tatiana, Lanzani Chiara, Florio Monica, Modica Rossana, Messaggio Elisabetta, Hamlyn John M, Zagato Laura, Bianchi Giuseppe, Staessen Jan A, Manunta Paolo
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BACKGROUND: Endogenous ouabain (EO) has been linked with long-term changes in sodium balance and cardiovascular structure and function. The biosynthesis of EO involves, cholesterol side-chain cleavage (CYP11A1), 3-beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase (HSD3B) with sequential metabolism of pregnenolone and progesterone. Furthermore, the renal excretion of cardiac glycosides is mediated by the organic anion transporter...
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