Comparison of central core and radially separated models of renal inner medulla.
Comparison of central core and radially separated models of renal inner medulla.
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肾内髓质中央核心模型和径向分离模型的比较。
DOI:
10.1152/ajprenal.1995.268.4.f693
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1995
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Stephenson,JL
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作者:
Jen,JF;Wang,H;Tewarson,RP;Stephenson,JL
In this paper we describe the effect of partitioning exchange of ascending thin limb (ATL) and collecting duct (CD) between a central vascular space (CORE) and a radially separated capillary node (NODE) in a mathematical model of the concentrating mechanism of the renal inner medulla. A detailed description of the model has been provided [J. L. Stephenson, J. F. Jen, H. Wang, and R. P. Tewarson. Am. J. Physiol. 268 (Renal Fluid Electrolyte Physiol. 37): F680–F692, 1995]. We define a partition coefficient theta, which denotes the fractional exchange of CD and ATL with the NODE. Thus with theta = 0 we have a central core model, in which the ATL and CD exchange with the CORE only, and with theta = 1 we have a totally radially separated model, in which the ATL and CD exchange with the NODE only. Decreasing the partition coefficient from 1 to 0 effects a continuous transition from a totally radially separated model to a central core model. As this transition progresses with increasing exchange with the CORE, the osmolalities in all structures become nearly the same at the papilla, and the ability to transport salt uphill is lost. This is true even with no radial diffusion. However, radial diffusion and direct exchange with the CORE act synergistically in decreasing osmolality differences at the papilla and the capacity for convective uphill transport. These are lost in a more or less parallel way. There is, however, no significant concomitant change in concentrating ability. These results indicate that models with radial mixing of the interstitial vascular space are probably reasonably good approximations for the inner medulla.