A hormone secreted by the ADRENAL CORTEX that regulates electrolyte and water balance by increasing the renal retention of sodium and the excretion of potassium.

Sulfuric acid ester of aldosterone.

35 amino acid residues.

Aldosterone stimulating factor is a 26kDa protein found in urine that causes hypertension associated with sodium retention, expansion of plasma volume & increased circulating aldosterone.