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The renin phenotype: roles and regulation in the kidney.
Current opinion in nephrology and hypertension - 1 Jul 2010
Lopez Maria L S Sequeira, Gomez R Ariel
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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...
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