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Ouabain

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

A steroid hormone that binds to the Na⁺/K⁺ATPase and affects its activity; individuals with PKD have increased ouabain binding due to genetic mutation.

AP course connection

Topic 4.1: 4.1 Cell Communication

Unit 4

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