Upregulation of Renal Water Channels and Sodium Transporters in Response to Ovariectomy in Rats

  • C. Sardeli
  • , T. H. Kwon
  • , C. Li
  • , M. A. Knepper
  • , S. Nielsen
  • , J. Frøkiær

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Abstract

We report a highly significant increase in the expression levels of AQP2, -3, -1 and Na,K-ATPase in response to ovariectomy in rats. These findings were associated with increased levels of vasopressin 14 days after ovariectomy. Moreover, ovariectomy resulted in significant decrease in urine output and significant increase in body weight, suggesting that the functional impact of the AQP2, -3, -1 and Na,K-ATPase upregulation is water retention. Overall, the results of the present study support the view that female sex hormones play an important role in regulating renal water and sodium handling, through the regulation of AQPs.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)167-169
Number of pages3
JournalReview of Clinical Pharmacology and Pharmacokinetics, International Edition
Volume18
Issue number1
StatePublished - 2004

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