The 370 Da inhibitor of the sodium pump in the plasma of haemodialysis patients

Conclusions: Advanced renal failure is frequently accompanied by an increased abundance of a 370 Da inhibitor of the sodium pump and that abundance is strongly impacted by haemodialysis. The technique described here could readily be applied to other clinical situations where sodium pump inhibition might be anticipated, such as hypertension, pregnancy and fetal medicine and thereby lead to a better understanding of the physiology and patho-physiology of these conditions.
Source: Kidney and Blood Pressure Research - Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research