Mechanism of Prostaglandin E2 Stimulation of Renin Secretion
- 1 November 1978
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Frontiers Media SA in Experimental Biology and Medicine
- Vol. 159 (2) , 249-252
- https://doi.org/10.3181/00379727-159-40325
Abstract
Intrarenal infusion of acetylcholine, bradykinin, eledoisin and PG[prostaglandin]E2 increased [dog] renal blood flow to a similar degree. Na and K excretion were similarly affected by each vasodilator. Renin secretion increased following PGE2 but was unaffected by acetylcholine, bradykinin or eledoisin. PGE2 apparently increases renin secretion by a direct effect on the juxtaglomerular apparatus.This publication has 1 reference indexed in Scilit:
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