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WNK4 is indispensable for the pathogenesis of pseudohypoaldosteronism type II caused by mutant KLHL3.
Biochemical and biophysical research communications - 23 Sept 2017
Susa Koichiro, Sohara Eisei, Takahashi Daiei, Okado Tomokazu, Rai Tatemitsu, Uchida Shinichi
Abstract excerpt
WNK-OSR1/SPAK-NCC signaling cascade is important for regulating salt balance and blood pressure. Activation of WNK-OSR1/SPAK-NaCl cotransporter (NCC) cascade increases sodium reabsorption in the kidney, leading to pseudohypoaldosteronism type II (PHA II) characterized by salt-sensitive hypertension and hyperkalemia. It has been previously demonstrated that the amount of phosphorylated and total NCC markedly...
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