Renal adaptation to primary aldosteronism requires GDF15 to control plasma potassium level in mice and human.
Justine Billiet, Luciana Morla, Emmanuelle Vidal‐Petiot, Emmanuel Wirth, Maude Laney, Stéphanie Baron, Laurence Amar, Lydie Cheval, Gilles Crambert
This study shows GDF15 helps mice and humans maintain potassium levels by promoting intercalated cell proliferation in response to aldosterone excess.
bioRxiv · Oct 22, 2026 · PreprintPhysiology