...Carsten A. Wagner Aldosterone is classically associated with the regulation of salt and potassium homeostasis but has also profound effects on acid-base balance. During acidosis, circulating aldosterone levels are increased and the hormone acts in concert with angiotensin II and other factors...

...Francisco E. Anacleto; Lesley J. Bruce; Peter Clayton; Shivram Hegde; Lourdes P. Resontoc; Oliver Wrong Aim: To describe the clinical features and genetic basis of distal renal tubular acidosis (dRTA) in Filipino children. Methods: Clinical description and gene analysis of affected members of 7...

... analyses. p < 0.05 was considered significant. Acid-base balance Acidosis Anion exchange Bicarbonate transport Chloride transport The kidney collecting duct is responsible for final adjustments of the overall acid-base status. Bicarbonate transport proteins, encoded by two gene...