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Activation of mTORC1 in collecting ducts causes hyperkalemia.
Journal of the American Society of Nephrology : JASN - 1 Mar 2014
Chen Zhenguo, Dong Heling, Jia Chunhong, Song Qiancheng, Chen Juan, Zhang Yue, Lai Pinglin, Fan Xiaorong, Zhou Xuan, Liu Miao, Lin Jun, Yang Cuilan, Li Ming, Gao Tianming, Bai Xiaochun
Abstract excerpt
Mutation of TSC (encoding tuberous sclerosis complex protein) and activation of mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR) have been implicated in the pathogenesis of several renal diseases, such as diabetic nephropathy and polycystic kidney disease. However, the role of mTOR in renal potassium excreti...
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