The mineralocorticoid receptor (MR) is a member of the nuclear receptor family that was initially identified to regulate blood pressure through its ability to modulate kidney sodium handling in response to aldosterone. MR can be regulated by signals other than aldosterone; however, the detailed mechanisms remain to be elucidated. We found that MR is controlled in a Rho-associated coiled-coil-containing protein kinase 2 (ROCK2)-dependent manner. Mice with a specific deletion of ROCK2 in the kidney tubules showed decreased MR expression levels and increased urinary excretion of sodium. Mechanistically, signal transducer and activator of transcription 3 (STAT3) is a key molecule that mediates MR expression in these mice. This study highlights an important role of tubular ROCK2 in electrolyte homeostasis.
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