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Cross-talk between arterioles and tubules in the kidney

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In hypertension the pressure natriuresis set point is shifted to a higher pressure due to an increase in both renal vascular resistance and sodium (Na) reabsorption. The afferent arterioles (Af-Arts) and efferent arterioles (Ef-Arts) account for most renal vascular resistance; they control glomerular filtration rate (GFR) and peritubular pressure, and, consequently, renal function. Af-Art and Ef-Art resistance is regulated by factors similar to those in other arterioles and also by tubuloglomerular feedback (TGF). TGF operates via the macula densa, which senses increases in sodium chloride (NaCl) and sends a signal that constricts the Af-Art and dilates the Ef-Art. In the outer renal cortex, the connecting tubule (CNT) returns to the glomerular hilus and contacts the Af-Art. This morphology is compatible with cross-talk between the CNT and Af-Art, so-called connecting tubule glomerular feedback (CTGF). Our studies show that increasing NaCl delivery to the CNT results in Af-Art dilatation that can be blocked by inhibitors of Na transport. We believe cross-talk between the CNT and Af-Art is a novel mechanism that may contribute to regulation of renal blood flow and GFR.

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This work was supported by grants from the American Heart Association (AHA D20607) and the National Institutes of Health (HL28982).

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    YiLin Ren, Jeffrey L. Garvin, Ruisheng Liu & Oscar A. Carretero

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Ren, Y., Garvin, J.L., Liu, R. et al. Cross-talk between arterioles and tubules in the kidney. Pediatr Nephrol 24, 31–35 (2009). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00467-008-0852-8

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