Regulation of Renal Hemodynamics and the Nitric Oxide-Arginine Pathway |
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| Authors: | Teresa M. Rieser VMD Cynthia M. Otto DVM PhD |
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| Affiliation: | Department of Clinical Studies School of Veterinary Medicine University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA |
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| Abstract: | Over the past ten years, nitric oxide has been shown to be important in a number of biological systems. This article is a review of the literature on nitric oxide and its affects on hemodynamics in the kidney. Nitric oxide is a major contributor to basal vasodilatory tone in the renal vasculature and systemic vasculature. It also has effects on the mechanisms which comprise the tubuloglomerular feedback loop. (Vet Emerg & Crit Care, 1998; 8: 7–18) |
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| Keywords: | kidney nitric oxide arginine tubuloglomerular feedback hemodynamics |
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