title: Comparative physiology of renal tubular transport mechanisms.
abstract: This manuscript discusses current concepts of glomerular filtration and tubular transport of sodium, water, potassium, and urinary acidification by vertebrate kidneys in a comparative context. Work in mammalian and amphibian nephrons receives major emphasis due to our interest in application of new techniques for investigation of cellular mechanisms; when available, data from other vertebrate classes are discussed.
mesh_terms: D000641:Ammonia / Q000378:metabolism; D000818:Animals; D001001:Anura; D001639:Bicarbonates / Q000378:metabolism; D001693:Biological Transport, Active; D004285:Dogs; D004594:Electrophysiology; D066298:In Vitro Techniques; D007678:Kidney Glomerulus / Q000502:physiology; D007684:Kidney Tubules / Q000502:physiology*; D051379:Mice; D009399:Nephrons / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000502:physiology; D011188:Potassium / Q000378:metabolism; D051381:Rats; D012965:Sodium Chloride / Q000378:metabolism; D013045:Species Specificity; D014714:Vertebrates / Q000502:physiology*
chemical_list: D001639:Bicarbonates; D012965:Sodium Chloride; D000641:Ammonia; D011188:Potassium