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    A Novel Mechanism of Renal Microcirculation Regulation: Connecting Tubule-Glomerular Feedback

    In this review, we summarized the current knowledge of connecting tubule-glomerular feedback (CTGF), a novel mechanism of renal microcirculation regulation that integrates sodium handling in the connecting tub...

    Cesar A. Romero, Oscar A. Carretero in Current Hypertension Reports (2019)

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    Cross-talk between arterioles and tubules in the kidney

    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 effer...

    YiLin Ren, Jeffrey L. Garvin, Ruisheng Liu, Oscar A. Carretero in Pediatric Nephrology (2009)

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    Kinins in the Heart

    Kinins are polypeptides that contain the sequence of the nonapeptide, bradykinin, in their structure. In mammals, the main kinins are bradykinin and lysine-bradykinin. They are generated by a group of enzymes ...

    Oscar A. Carretero in Hormones and the Heart in Health and Disease (1999)

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    The Glandular Kallikrein-Kinin System in Hypertension

    Kallikreins are enzymes that release kinins, potent vasodilator peptides from plasma substrates called kininogens. In the microdissected nephron, prekallikrein and kailikrein are localized in the granular part...

    Oscar A. Carretero, Alfonso G. Scicli in Fundamental Fault in Hypertension (1984)