Springer Sodium and Water Homeostasis - Physiology in Health and Disease

This comprehensive academic text explores the molecular and physiological mechanisms governing salt and water balance throughout the human body. Written by leading researchers and published by Springer, the book combines cutting-edge methods from molecular biology, cellular physiology, and whole-animal studies to explain how the body maintains internal equilibrium. Readers will discover detailed coverage of water channels, the urinary concentrating mechanism, angiotensin signalling pathways, the endothelin system, and the emerging role of microRNAs in osmoregulation. The work integrates multiple physiological systems to demonstrate how gene regulation, molecular signalling cascades, and cellular architecture work together to regulate fluid and electrolyte balance. Ideal for students, researchers, and healthcare professionals seeking an in-depth understanding of how the body controls sodium and water homeostasis at every level from molecular to organ systems.