Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
5901666 General and Comparative Endocrinology 2011 8 Pages PDF
Abstract
► Vasotocin and its analog (1dAVT) induce extremely high natriuresis in rats. ► 1dAVT-induced natriuresis is accompanied by intense solute-free water reabsorption. ► 1dAVT and loop diuretic, furosemide, have comparable natriuretic effect. ► 1dAVT inhibition of sodium transport is located in distal nephron. ► V1a-antagonists and cyclooxygenase inhibitors decrease 1dAVT-induced natriuresis.
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