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Genetic variations in the sodium balance-regulating genes ENaC, NEDD4L, NDFIP2 and USP2 influence blood pressure and hypertension.
Kidney & blood pressure research - 1 Jan 2010
Jin Hyun-Seok, Hong Kyung-Won, Lim Ji-Eun, Hwang Sue-Yun, Lee Sang-Ho, Shin Chol, Park Hun Kuk, Oh Bermseok
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BACKGROUND/AIMS: In humans, the kidneys regulate blood pressure by balancing sodium concentrations. Fine-tuning of renal sodium reabsorption and excretion depends on the epithelial sodium channel protein (ENaC: protein complex of SCNN1A, SCNN1B, and SCNN1G). The surface expression of ENaC compone...
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