Aldosterone does not regulate amiloride-sensitive Na(+) transport in the colon of the Australian common brushtail possum, Trichosurus vulpecula. 2002

A G Butt, and S E Mathieson, and B J McLeod
Department of Physiology, School of Medical Sciences, University of Otago, PO Box 913 Dunedin, New Zealand. grant.butt@stonebow.otago.ac.nz

Plasma aldosterone concentrations and the magnitude of amiloride-sensitive Na(+) transport in the proximal and distal colon of newly caught wild possums, and of possums maintained on either low or high Na(+) diets, were determined to evaluate their role in the regulation of salt content of faeces in common brushtail possums. Wild animals had a plasma aldosterone concentration of 439+/-115 pmol l(-1) and high levels of amiloride-sensitive Na(+) transport in both the proximal and distal colon. Animals maintained on a low Na(+) diet for 14 days excreted very little Na(+) in the urine and had an elevated aldosterone concentration (840+/-246 pmol l(-1)), but levels of amiloride-sensitive Na(+) transport in the proximal and distal colon were similar to those in wild animals. Conversely, while provision of a high Na(+) diet (7 days or 14 days) resulted in increased urinary Na(+) excretion and a fall in aldosterone (approximately 250 pmol l(-1)), there was no reduction in the amount of amiloride-sensitive Na(+) transport in either the proximal or distal colon. These data strongly indicate that aldosterone does not regulate amiloride-sensitive Na(+) transport in the colon of possums and that the colon is not involved in the regulation of salt content of the faeces in this species.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D008297 Male Males
D009318 Natriuresis Sodium excretion by URINATION. Natriureses
D009893 Opossums New World marsupials of the family Didelphidae. Opossums are omnivorous, largely nocturnal and arboreal MAMMALS, grow to about three feet in length, including the scaly prehensile tail, and have an abdominal pouch in which the young are carried at birth. Didelphidae,Opossum
D011188 Potassium An element in the alkali group of metals with an atomic symbol K, atomic number 19, and atomic weight 39.10. It is the chief cation in the intracellular fluid of muscle and other cells. Potassium ion is a strong electrolyte that plays a significant role in the regulation of fluid volume and maintenance of the WATER-ELECTROLYTE BALANCE.
D003106 Colon The segment of LARGE INTESTINE between the CECUM and the RECTUM. It includes the ASCENDING COLON; the TRANSVERSE COLON; the DESCENDING COLON; and the SIGMOID COLON. Appendix Epiploica,Taenia Coli,Omental Appendices,Omental Appendix,Appendices, Omental,Appendix, Omental
D004039 Diet, Sodium-Restricted A diet which contains very little sodium chloride. It is prescribed by some for hypertension and for edematous states. (Dorland, 27th ed) Diet, Low-Salt,Diet, Low-Sodium,Diet, Salt-Free,Diet, Low Salt,Diet, Low Sodium,Diet, Salt Free,Diet, Sodium Restricted,Diets, Low-Salt,Diets, Low-Sodium,Diets, Salt-Free,Diets, Sodium-Restricted,Low-Salt Diet,Low-Salt Diets,Low-Sodium Diet,Low-Sodium Diets,Salt-Free Diet,Salt-Free Diets,Sodium-Restricted Diet,Sodium-Restricted Diets
D004553 Electric Conductivity The ability of a substrate to allow the passage of ELECTRONS. Electrical Conductivity,Conductivity, Electric,Conductivity, Electrical
D000450 Aldosterone A hormone secreted by the ADRENAL CORTEX that regulates electrolyte and water balance by increasing the renal retention of sodium and the excretion of potassium. Aldosterone, (+-)-Isomer,Aldosterone, (11 beta,17 alpha)-Isomer
D000584 Amiloride A pyrazine compound inhibiting SODIUM reabsorption through SODIUM CHANNELS in renal EPITHELIAL CELLS. This inhibition creates a negative potential in the luminal membranes of principal cells, located in the distal convoluted tubule and collecting duct. Negative potential reduces secretion of potassium and hydrogen ions. Amiloride is used in conjunction with DIURETICS to spare POTASSIUM loss. (From Gilman et al., Goodman and Gilman's The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics, 9th ed, p705) Amidal,Amiduret Trom,Amiloberag,Amiloride Hydrochloride,Amiloride Hydrochloride, Anhydrous,Kaluril,Midamor,Midoride,Modamide,Anhydrous Amiloride Hydrochloride,Hydrochloride, Amiloride,Hydrochloride, Anhydrous Amiloride,Trom, Amiduret
D000818 Animals Unicellular or multicellular, heterotrophic organisms, that have sensation and the power of voluntary movement. Under the older five kingdom paradigm, Animalia was one of the kingdoms. Under the modern three domain model, Animalia represents one of the many groups in the domain EUKARYOTA. Animal,Metazoa,Animalia

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