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(Hypertension. 1998;31:706-711.)
© 1998 American Heart Association, Inc.

Scientific Contributions

Salidiuretic Action by Genistein in the Isolated, Perfused Rat Kidney

Ignacio Giménez; Rosa M. Martinez; Manuel Lou; José A. Mayoral; Ricardo P. Garay; ; José O. Alda

From Physiology and Pharmacology (I.G., R.M.M., M.L., J.O.A.), School of Medicine, University of Zaragoza (Spain); Organic Chemistry (J.A.M.), School of Sciences, University of Zaragoza; and INSERM U400 (R.P.G.), School of Medicine, Créteil, France.

Abstract—The urinary isoflavonoid genistein inhibits membrane Na-K-Cl cotransporters at similar concentrations as furosemide, but the significance of this action is unknown. Genistein was therefore investigated in rats for its potential salidiuretic actions. In the isolated, perfused rat kidney, genistein induced a maximal salidiuretic action similar to that of furosemide but was 3 to 5 times less potent than furosemide in terms of active doses (natriuresis EC₅₀, 237±92 versus 56±20 µmol/L for genistein and furosemide, respectively). Genistein and furosemide had no additive salidiuretic actions. Genistein had no significant effect on glomerular filtration rate but was able to significantly reduce renal vascular resistance with respect to vehicle isolated perfused kidney. Indomethacin (10 µmol/L), a blocker of prostaglandin biosynthesis, reduced salidiuresis and renal vasorelaxation by genistein. Subcutaneous genistein (15 mg/kg) induced a statistically significant increase in diuresis and natriuresis with respect to vehicle during the first 6 hours of administration in rats. In conclusion, genistein compares well with furosemide in vitro for its salidiuretic profile and potency in the isolated perfused rat kidney and is also natriuretic by the subcutaneous route in the rat. Further studies are required to investigate potential natriuretic and perhaps hypotensive actions of dietary genistein.

Key Words: genistein • isoflavonoids • kidney • natriuresis • rats

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