Role for ovarian hormones in purinoceptor-dependent natriuresis

ConclusionThese data suggest that ovary-intact females have enhanced P2Y2 and P2Y4-dependent regulation of Na+ handling in the renal medulla, compared to male and OVX rats. We speculate that the P2 pathway contributes to facilitated renal Na+ handling in premenopausal females.
Source: Biology of Sex Differences - Category: Biology Source Type: research