AQP2

Renal System · Tubular Reabsorption, Electrolyte Transport & Urine Concentration

How do the kidneys return water to the bloodstream?

AQP2 makes aquaporin 2, a water channel in the kidney's collecting ducts. These channels allow filtered water to be reabsorbed as the body adjusts its water balance.

Common Gene Name
aquaporin 2
NCBI Gene ID
359
Chromosome
12

Clinical Evidence Status

Clinical utility not established here

These labels describe available evidence about a gene. They do not classify your variant or recommend a treatment.

Answer Sources

Explore supporting evidence (1 records)
Condition or drugEvidenceGrade / statusContextSource
Arginine vasopressin resistanceMedlinePlus related conditionAssociation type varies; no grade assigned hereView source
2024-08

Source snapshot: 2026-09-09. Consumer text updated: 2026-09-10. Source dates describe the cited records, not a new clinical review.

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