Mechanism of Action of Aldosterone
Introduction Aldosterone is a mineralocorticoid hormone synthesized in the zona glomerulosa of the adrenal cortex. It plays a vital role in maintaining electrolyte balance, blood volume, and blood pressure through regulation of sodium and potassium homeostasis. Mechanism of Action of Aldosterone involves binding to intracellular mineralocorticoid receptors (MR) in epithelial cells of the distal nephron, … Read more