Takenaka, TInoue, TKanno, YOkada, HHill, CarylSuzuki, H2015-12-070363-6119http://hdl.handle.net/1885/21753Our previous data indicated that various subtypes of connexin (Cx) were expressed in the juxtaglomerular apparatus. Experiments were performed to characterize the effects on renal autoregulation of specific mimetic peptides that inhibit these Cx subtypesKeywords: 8 cyclopentyl 1,3 dipropylxanthine; angiotensin receptor antagonist; connexin 37; connexin 40; pyridoxal phosphate 6 azophenyl 2',4' disulfonic acid; article; autoregulation; controlled study; gap junction; glomerulus filtration rate; kidney plasma flow; Adenosine; Adenosine 5'-triphosphate; Renin-angiotensin systemConnexins 37 and 40 transduce purinergic signals mediating renal autoregulation200810.1152/ajpregu.00269.20072015-12-07