2003
The Effects of the Potassium Channel Opener Minoxidil on Renal Electrolytes Transport in the Loop of Henle
Wang T. The Effects of the Potassium Channel Opener Minoxidil on Renal Electrolytes Transport in the Loop of Henle. Journal Of Pharmacology And Experimental Therapeutics 2003, 304: 833-840. PMID: 12538840, DOI: 10.1124/jpet.102.043380.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLoop of HenleUrine volumeIn vivo microperfusion techniquesCa(2+ATP-sensitive potassium channelsRenal electrolyte transportK channel openerPotassium channel opener minoxidilGlomerular filtration rateApical K(+Fractional Na(+Natriuretic effectAntinatriuretic actionsRenal clearanceFiltration ratePotassium channelsUrinary excretionIncreased fluidAscending limbIntravenous injectionBlood pressureMicroperfusion techniqueHenlePerfusion fluidDecreased Na(+
1995
Effects of a novel KATP channel blocker on renal tubule function and K channel activity.
Wang T, Wang W, Klein-Robbenhaar G, Giebisch G. Effects of a novel KATP channel blocker on renal tubule function and K channel activity. Journal Of Pharmacology And Experimental Therapeutics 1995, 273: 1382-9. PMID: 7791111.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCortical collecting tubuleKATP channel blockerChannel blockersPotassium recyclingPotassium secretionAscending limbATP-sensitive potassium channelsActivation of KATPApical potassium conductanceReduced potassium secretionK channel activityRenal tubule functionLoop of HenleModulate NaCl reabsorptionPotassium conductanceSodium reabsorptionK secretionApical membranePrincipal cellsTubule functionPotassium channelsKATPBlockersReabsorption