Abstract
Using a polyclonal antiserum against the hinge region of the recently cloned human mineralocorticoid receptor (MR) and indirect peroxidase immunohistochemistry, we have shown MR-like immunoreactivity (LI) in superficial nephron segments, including distal convoluted tubule, connecting piece and initial cortical collecting duct. The absence of staining in cells tentatively identified as intercalated cells on light microscopy was confirmed by pre-embedding electron microscopy. Though the intracellular distribution of immunostaining varied with the fixative used, the cellular distribution of MR-LI is in good general agreement with earlier micropuncutre and autoradiographic studies.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1235-1242 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Journal | Journal of Steroid Biochemistry |
Volume | 33 |
Issue number | 6 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 1989 |