Receptor-induced dilatation in the systemic and intrarenal adaptation to pregnancy in rats.

Receptor-induced dilatation in the systemic and intrarenal adaptation to pregnancy in rats.

Normal pregnancy is associated with systemic and intrarenal vasodilatation resulting in an increased glomerular filtration rate. This adaptive response occurs in spite of elevated circulating levels of angiotensin II (Ang II). In the present study, we evaluated the potential mechanisms responsible f...

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Main Authors: Vanessa M Ferreira, Thiago S Gomes, Luciana A Reis, Alice T Ferreira, Clara V Razvickas, Nestor Schor, Mirian A Boim
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2009-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC2653634?pdf=render

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