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Urinary concentration does not exclusively rely on plasma vasopressin. A study between genders Gender and diurnal urine regulation

  • C. Graugaard-Jensen
  • , G. M. Hvistendahl
  • , J. Frokiaer
  • , P. Bie
  • , J. C. Djurhuus

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Abstract

AimWe investigated the influence of gender on the diurnal regulation of urine production with special focus on vasopressin, oxytocin and prostaglandin E2. MethodsFifteen young women in mid-follicular phase and 22 young men (20-33years) were included. All participants underwent a 24-h circadian inpatient study under standardized conditions for measurements of plasma vasopressin, oxytocin, sodium and osmolality. Urine was fractionally collected for measurements of electrolytes, aquaporin-2 and prostaglandin E2. ResultsPlasma vasopressin expressed a diurnal rhythm with a night-time increase in both genders (P
Original languageEnglish
JournalActa Physiologica
Volume212
Issue number1
Pages (from-to)97-105
ISSN1748-1708
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2014

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