1987
Response of collecting tubule cells to aldosterone and potassium loading
Kashgarian M, Ardito T, Hirsch D, Hayslett J. Response of collecting tubule cells to aldosterone and potassium loading. American Journal Of Physiology 1987, 253: f8-f14. PMID: 3605352, DOI: 10.1152/ajprenal.1987.253.1.f8.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsInitial collecting tubuleCortical collecting tubuleBasolateral membrane surfaceCollecting tubuleChronic potassium loadingElevated levelsDuct structuresPotassium loadingSite of actionPlasma levelsRat modelOuter stripeInner stripeTubule cellsNormal physiological levelsControl valuesAldoMorphometric studyAldosteronePhysiological levelsDuct systemTubulesConcomitant changesDuctAnimal model of primary hyperparathyroidism
Jaeger P, Jones W, Kashgarian M, Baron R, Clemens T, Segre G, Hayslett J. Animal model of primary hyperparathyroidism. American Journal Of Physiology 1987, 252: e790-e798. PMID: 3591940, DOI: 10.1152/ajpendo.1987.252.6.e790.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsTheoretical renal thresholdPrimary hyperparathyroidismPlasma levelsRenal thresholdAnimal modelsD plasma levelsPTH plasma levelsPlasma calcium levelsSynthetic parathyroid hormonePTH levelsDihydroxyvitamin DParathyroid hormoneParathyroidectomized animalsBovine PTHChronic hyperparathyroidismSustained elevationNormal limitsPlasma calciumHyperparathyroidismCalcium levelsOrgan systemsEpithelial functionControl valuesBasal levelsExperimental model
1984
Role of aldosterone in the mechanism of potassium adaptation in the initial collecting tubule
Hirsch D, Kashgarian M, Boulpaep E, Hayslett J. Role of aldosterone in the mechanism of potassium adaptation in the initial collecting tubule. Kidney International 1984, 26: 798-807. PMID: 6099857, DOI: 10.1038/ki.1984.221.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsInitial collecting tubuleCollecting tubuleDistal convolutionAldosterone levelsPotassium adaptationChronic potassium loadingMineralocorticoid-sensitive tissuesRole of aldosteronePlasma aldosterone levelsAction of aldosteroneIntact adrenal glandsPotassium loadingPhysiological plasma levelsChronic hyperaldosteronismTransepithelial potential differenceChronic administrationEpithelial changesAdrenal glandPlasma levelsDietary potassium loadingBasal valuesAldosteroneTubule cellsNephron segmentsTarget tissues
1975
Effect of lithium on water and electrolyte metabolism.
Galla J, Forrest J, Hecht B, Kashgarian M, Hayslett J. Effect of lithium on water and electrolyte metabolism. The Yale Journal Of Biology And Medicine 1975, 48: 305-14. PMID: 1202760, PMCID: PMC2595176.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEffects of lithiumElectrolyte transportSame nephron segmentsAction of vasopressinChronic administrationOral intakeLithium administrationIntravenous infusionPlasma levelsPotassium secretionElectrolyte metabolismMaximum urineCorticomedullary gradientUrinary acidificationNephron segmentsSustained increaseDistal portionAdministrationNatriuresisInfusionRatsVasopressinIntakeNephronSecretion
1970
A Study of the Renin-Angiotensin System in Patients with Severe Chronic Renal Insufficiency
Kotchen T, Knight E, Kashgarian M, Mulrow P. A Study of the Renin-Angiotensin System in Patients with Severe Chronic Renal Insufficiency. Nephron 1970, 7: 317-330. PMID: 4316656, DOI: 10.1159/000179832.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRenin activitySevere chronic renal insufficiencyChronic dialysis programRenin substrate levelsChronic renal insufficiencyPlasma renin activityMean arterial pressureRenin-angiotensin systemNormal plasma levelsMalignant hypertensionRenal insufficiencyRenin levelsOnly patientsArterial pressureBlood pressureUremic patientsDialysis programPlasma levelsUremic plasmaAutopsy specimensJG cellsBowie stainPatientsReninDialysis