KS-WNK1 amplifies kidney tubule responsiveness to potassium via WNK body condensates
C. R. Boyd-Shiwarski, R. T. Beacham, J. A. Lashway, K. E. Querry, S. E. Griffiths, D. J. Shiwarski, S. A. Knoell, N. H. Nguyen, L. J. Nkashama, M. N. Valladares, A. Bandaru, A. L. Marciszyn, A. R. Rodan, C.-L. Huang, S. D. Stocker, , A. R. Subramanya
This study shows KS-WNK1 amplifies NCC activity in response to potassium changes via WNK bodies, leading to sex-specific renal salt-wasting and blood pressure sensitivity.
bioRxiv · Mar 12, 2021 · PreprintPhysiology