Molecular genomics of mineralocorticoid action

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Abstract

The mineralocorticoid receptor (MR) responds not only to the physiological mineralocorticoids, aldosterone and deoxycorticosterone, but also to the physiological glucocorticoid, cortisol. The MR is a member of the nuclear receptor superfamily that acts as a ligand-dependent transcription factor. The structural determinants of MR function are described and discussed. The MR mediates its effects not only through a transcriptional mechanism but also through nongenomic mechanisms and perhaps through transrepression. The nature of these responses is both ligand and tissue dependent. The MR is expressed in a number of tissues beyond the traditional epithelial targets for aldosterone, including the central nervous and the cardiovascular systems. Recent clinical studies have demonstrated the importance of the MR as a therapeutic target.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationHormones, Brain and Behavior Online
PublisherAcademic Press
Pages1421-1439
Number of pages19
ISBN (Print)9780080887838
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2010
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Aldosterone
  • Coactivator
  • Cortisol
  • ENaC
  • Glucocorticoids
  • Hypertension
  • Nuclear receptor
  • Serum
  • SGK
  • Sodium
  • Transcription
  • Transrepression

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