1987
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
1985
Role of Aldosterone and Dietary Potassium in Potassium Adaptation in the Distal Colon of the Rat
Foster E, Jones W, Hayslett J, Binder H. Role of Aldosterone and Dietary Potassium in Potassium Adaptation in the Distal Colon of the Rat. Gastroenterology 1985, 88: 41-46. PMID: 3964771, DOI: 10.1016/s0016-5085(85)80130-x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPotassium-enriched dietChronic potassium loadingNet potassium secretionAldosterone levelsDietary potassiumPotassium adaptationNet potassium transportPotassium secretionAldosterone-independent mechanismsBasal aldosterone levelsPotassium-loaded animalsRole of aldosteronePotassium loadingInfusion of aldosteroneDistal colonic mucosaEffects of aldosteroneIntact adrenal glandsNet potassium absorptionPotassium transportAdrenal glandDistal colonColonic mucosaIntact ratsAdrenalectomized animalsExperimental rats