Heterogeneity of the afferent arteriole--correlations between morphology and function

Nephrol Dial Transplant. 2006 Oct;21(10):2703-7. doi: 10.1093/ndt/gfl308. Epub 2006 Jul 19.
No abstract available

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Arterioles / cytology
  • Arterioles / metabolism
  • Arterioles / physiology*
  • Humans
  • Juxtaglomerular Apparatus / cytology
  • Juxtaglomerular Apparatus / metabolism
  • Juxtaglomerular Apparatus / physiology*
  • Kidney / blood supply*
  • Kidney / metabolism
  • Models, Biological
  • Renin / metabolism
  • Renin / physiology
  • Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor A / metabolism
  • Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor A / physiology

Substances

  • Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor A
  • Renin