Publications by authors named "Misa Kaji"
J Nutr Biochem
August 2012
Article Synopsis
- Maternal protein restriction during pregnancy increases salt sensitivity and reduces lifespan in offspring of stroke-prone hypertensive rats.
- The study compared offspring from dams fed either a 20% or a 9% casein diet, finding that those on a low-protein diet (LP) showed a significant rise in blood pressure with salt intake.
- Elevated levels of CYP11B2, an enzyme necessary for aldosterone production, in LP offspring's kidneys suggest that increased aldosterone may be responsible for their heightened sensitivity to salt.
