Mixed descending- and ascending-type thin limbs of Henle's loop in mammalian renal inner medulla

Previous studies have generally indicated that the entire descending (DTL) and ascending thin limbs (ATL) of Henle's loops in the mammalian inner medulla exhibit structurally and functionally distinct properties. In the present study, we found that about 50% of Munich-Wistar rat inner medullary...

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Published in:American journal of physiology. Renal physiology 2000-02, Vol.47 (2), p.F202-F208
Main Authors: PANNABECKER, T. L, DAHLMANN, A, BROKL, O. H, DANTZLER, W. H
Format: Article
Language:English
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Biological and medical sciences
Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology
Kidneys
Mammals
Medical research
Vertebrates: urinary system
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Summary:Previous studies have generally indicated that the entire descending (DTL) and ascending thin limbs (ATL) of Henle's loops in the mammalian inner medulla exhibit structurally and functionally distinct properties. In the present study, we found that about 50% of Munich-Wistar rat inner medullary thin limbs, lying at positions distinctly above the bend, had segments exhibiting structural characteristics of DTL located immediately adjacent to segments exhibiting structural characteristics of ATL.
ISSN:1931-857X
1522-1466