Overexpression of Pendrin in Intercalated Cells Produces Chloride-Sensitive Hypertension
Jacques T, Picard N, Miller RL, Riemondy KA, Houillier P, Sohet F, Ramakrishnan SK, Büsst CJ, Jayat M, Cornière N, Hassan H, Aronson PS, Hennings JC, Hübner CA, Nelson RD, Chambrey R, Eladari D. Overexpression of Pendrin in Intercalated Cells Produces Chloride-Sensitive Hypertension. Journal Of The American Society Of Nephrology 2013, 24: 1104-1113. PMID: 23766534, PMCID: PMC3699825, DOI: 10.1681/asn.2012080787.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDistal nephronTransgenic miceSame sodium intakeHigh salt intakeCause of hypertensionHigh-salt dietSodium-driven chloride/bicarbonate exchangerNet NaCl absorptionArterial hypertensionSalt intakeSodium intakeEpithelial sodium channel ENaCPathogenic roleNormal miceHypertensionRenal absorptionExchanger pendrinPrimary abnormalityVascular volumeAppropriate downregulationIntercalated cellsChloride absorptionSodium channel ENaCActivity of transportersPrimary activation