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H+/base transport pathways in the cortical collecting duct
Experimental Nephrology
|November 1, 1993
Summary
The collecting duct (CCD) adjusts ion transport for acid-base balance. New research reveals more complex cell subtypes and species differences, impacting our understanding of kidney function.
Area of Science:
- Nephrology
- Renal Physiology
- Cell Biology
Background:
- The collecting duct (CCD) is crucial for regulating systemic acid-base balance through ion transport.
- Existing models of intercalated cell subtypes may be too simple to explain complex transport mechanisms.
- Species-specific differences in CCD function, such as between rats and rabbits, complicate understanding.