Abstract
Vasopressin (AVP) stimulates collecting duct water reabsorption through cAMP-mediated membrane targeting and increased expression of the aquaporin-2 (AQP2) water channel. Rats with liver cirrhosis induced by common bile duct ligation (CBL) show decreased protein expression of AQP2 despite increased plasma concentrations of AVP. The present study was conducted to investigate possible mechanisms behind this uncoupling of AVP signaling. The rats were examined 4 wk after CBL or sham operation. The CBL rats had increased plasma AVP concentrations (CBL: 3.2+/-0.2 vs. sham: 1.4+/-0.4 pg/ml, P
Original language | English |
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Journal | American Journal of Physiology: Renal Physiology |
Volume | 287 |
Issue number | 4 |
Pages (from-to) | F806-F815 |
ISSN | 1931-857X |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2004 |
Externally published | Yes |