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CaV3.2 (CACNA1H) in Primary Aldosteronism.
Handbook of experimental pharmacology - 1 Jan 2023
Dinh Hoang An, Stölting Gabriel, Scholl Ute I
Abstract excerpt
Aldosterone is a steroid hormone produced in the zona glomerulosa (ZG) of the adrenal cortex. The most prominent function of aldosterone is the control of electrolyte homeostasis and blood pressure via the kidneys. The primary factors regulating aldosterone synthesis are the serum concentrations of angiotensin II and potassium. The T-type voltage-gated calcium channel CaV3.2 (encoded by CACNA1H) is an important...
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