Aldosterone increases the maximal turnover rate of the sodium pump
Halevy J, Boulpaep E, Binder H, Hayslett J. Aldosterone increases the maximal turnover rate of the sodium pump. Pflügers Archiv - European Journal Of Physiology 1987, 410: 476-480. PMID: 3432052, DOI: 10.1007/bf00586528.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSodium pumpSodium transportLow sodium dietEffects of aldosteroneAdministration of aldosteroneHigher plasma levelsIntact adrenal glandsRat distal colonEquivalent short-circuit currentAddition of nystatinH aldosteroneSodium dietAdrenal glandChronic conditionsPlasma levelsDistal colonAcute actionsAldosteroneUssing chambersHours of exposureChronic exposureSame time periodApical barrierSimilar changesMucosal solution