Autocrine extracellular purinergic signaling in epithelial cells derived from polycystic kidneys.

Authors :: Schwiebert, Erik M.
Wallace, Darren P.
Braunstein, Gavin M.
King, Sandi R.
Peti-Peterdi, Janos
Hanaoka, Kazushige
Guggino, William B.
Guay-Woodford, Lisa M.
Bell, P. Darwin
Sullivan, Lawrence P.
Grantham, Jared J.
Taylor, Amanda L.
Source :: American Journal of Physiology: Renal Physiology. Apr2002, Vol. 51 Issue 4, pF763. 13p. 1 Black and White Photograph, 1 Diagram, 4 Charts, 12 Graphs.
Publication Year :: 2002
Abstract: Investigates the occurrence of autocrine extracellular purinergic signaling in epithelial cells from polycystic kidneys (PK). Genetic forms of PK disease; Production of adenosine triphosphate (ATP) in epithelial monolayers; Mechanisms contributing to enhanced ATP release.

Subjects :: *AUTOCRINE mechanisms
*EPITHELIAL cells
*POLYCYSTIC kidney disease
*ADENOSINE triphosphate

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