Disruption of the dopamine D3 receptor gene produces renin-dependent hypertension
Document Type
Journal Article
Publication Date
8-1-1998
Journal
Journal of Clinical Investigation
Volume
102
Issue
3
DOI
10.1172/JCI3685
Keywords
Catecholamines; D receptor gene 3; Dopamine receptor; Renin
Abstract
Since dopamine receptors are important in the regulation of renal and cardiovascular function, we studied the cardio-vascular consequences of the disruption of the D3 receptor, a member of the family of D2-like receptors, expressed in renal proximal tubules and juxtaglomerular cells. Systolic and diastolic blood pressures were higher (~ 20 mmHg) in heterozygous and homozygous than in wild-type mice. An acute saline load increased urine flow rate and sodium excretion to a similar extent in wild-type and heterozygous mice but the increase was attenuated in homozygous mice. Renal renin activity was much greater in homozygous than in wild-type mice; values for heterozygous mice were intermediate. Blockade of angiotensin II subtype-1 receptors decreased systolic blood pressure for a longer duration in mutant than in wild-type mice, Thus, disruption of the D3 receptor increases renal renin production and produces renal sodium retention and renin-dependent hypertension.
APA Citation
Asico, L., Ladines, C., Fuchs, S., Accili, D., Carey, R., Semeraro, C., Pocchiari, F., Felder, R., Eisner, G., & Jose, P. (1998). Disruption of the dopamine D3 receptor gene produces renin-dependent hypertension. Journal of Clinical Investigation, 102 (3). http://dx.doi.org/10.1172/JCI3685