ORIGINAL RESEARCH-BASIC SCIENCE: Expression of Aquaporin Water Channels in Rat Vagina: Potential Role in Vaginal Lubrication

These results showed a distinct localization of AQPs in the rat vagina. Pelvic nerve stimulation modulated short-term translocation of AQP1 and 2. These results imply that AQPs may play an important role in vaginal lubrication. Park K, Han HJ, Kim SW, Jung SI, Kim S-O, Lee H-S, Lee MN, and Ahn K. Expression of aquaporin water channels in rat vagina: Potential role in vaginal lubrication.