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Para-aminohippuric acid
Introduction
para-Aminohippurate (PAH) is a substance used in the measurement of renal blood flow. It is useful in this measurement because it is primarily secreted by the renal tubules; only 20-30% is filtered by the glomerulus.[1]
The renal extraction ratio of PAH is a normal individual is approximately 0.92.[2]
References
References
- ↑ Phillips, R. A. (1948-02-29). “Effect of 20,60 and 120 minutes of renal ischemia on glomerular and tubular function” (PDF). Am J Physiol. 152 (3): 523–30. ISSN 0002-9513. Retrieved 2008-03-20. Unknown parameter
|coauthors=ignored (help) - ↑ Reubi, François C. (1953-04-29). “Glomerular filtration rate, renal blood flow and blood viscosity during and after diabetic coma”. Circ. Res. 1 (5): 410–3. ISSN 0009-7330. PMID 13082682. Retrieved 2008-03-19.
External links
External links
- “Effect of 20,60 and 120 minutes of renal ischemia on glomerular and tubular function” (subscription may be necessary)
- “Glomerular filtration rate, renal blood flow and blood viscosity during and after diabetic coma” (subscription may be necessary)