Erythrocyte Na+, K+ cotransport and blood pressure in identical twins.
The erythrocyte Na+, K+ cotransport system was studied in ten pairs of identical twins. Cation fluxes were remarkably similar in each pair of twins, which supports the concept of a genetic determinant for the cotransport system. There was, however, no apparent correlation between cotransport values and the family history of hypertension.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001794:Blood Pressure; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D004200:Diseases in Twins; D004912:Erythrocytes / Q000378:metabolism*; D005260:Female; D005665:Furosemide / Q000494:pharmacology; D006801:Humans; D006973:Hypertension / Q000097:blood / Q000235:genetics; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011188:Potassium / Q000097:blood*; D011247:Pregnancy; D012964:Sodium / Q000097:blood*; D014427:Twins; D014430:Twins, Monozygotic
D005665:Furosemide; D012964:Sodium; D011188:Potassium