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11 beta-Hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase and its role in the syndrome of apparent mineralocorticoid excess.
Pediatric research - 1 Jan 1997
White P C, Mune T, Rogerson F M, Kayes K M, Agarwal A K
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Aldosterone, the most important mineralocorticoid, regulates electrolyte excretion and intravascular volume mainly through its effects on renal distal tubules and cortical collecting ducts, where it acts to increase sodium resorption from and potassium excretion into the urine. Excess secretion of aldosterone or other mineralocorticoids, or abnormal sensitivity to mineralocorticoids, may results in hypokalemia,...
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