Abstract
Micropuncture of the distal tubule in triton nephron and ultramicroanalysis of samples showed that vasotocin stimulates transport of Ca2+, Na+, Mg2+, and Cl- from the nephron lumen and increases permeability of the tubular wall for water. Prostaglandin E2 suppresses these processes.
Publication types
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Absorption
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Animals
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Autacoids / pharmacology
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Biological Transport / drug effects
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Biological Transport / physiology
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Ion Transport* / drug effects
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Ion Transport* / physiology
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Kidney Tubules, Distal / metabolism*
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Triturus / metabolism
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Vasotocin / pharmacology
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Water / metabolism*
Substances
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Autacoids
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Water
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Vasotocin