2004
An autocrine role for endothelin-1 in the regulation of proximal tubule NHE3
Licht C, Laghmani K, Yanagisawa M, Preisig PA, Alpern RJ. An autocrine role for endothelin-1 in the regulation of proximal tubule NHE3. Kidney International 2004, 65: 1320-1326. PMID: 15086471, DOI: 10.1111/j.1523-1755.2004.00506.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsChronic metabolic acidosisMetabolic acidosisReverse transcription-polymerase chain reactionProximal tubulesKidney cortexCompetitive reverse transcription-polymerase chain reactionProximal tubule NHE3NHE3 activityPreproET-1 expressionEndothelin B receptorEndothelin-1 expressionET-1 expressionPreproET-1 mRNA abundancePreproET-1 mRNA expressionTranscription-polymerase chain reactionProximal tubule cellsRenal proximal tubulesMRNA abundanceEndothelin-1Control ratsAbdominal aortaAutocrine roleAcidosisTubule cellsAutocrine regulationOKP cells express the Na-dicarboxylate cotransporter NaDC-1
Aruga S, Pajor AM, Nakamura K, Liu L, Moe OW, Preisig PA, Alpern RJ. OKP cells express the Na-dicarboxylate cotransporter NaDC-1. American Journal Of Physiology - Cell Physiology 2004, 287: c64-c72. PMID: 14973148, DOI: 10.1152/ajpcell.00061.2003.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCitrate reabsorptionOKP cellsProximal tubulesDependent citrate uptakeOpossum kidney cell lineUrinary citrate concentrationChronic metabolic acidosisRate of reabsorptionRenal proximal tubulesMetabolic acidosisStone formationKidney stonesKidney cell lineCotransporter 1ReabsorptionCell linesCitrate transportMRNA abundanceXenopus oocytesAcid regulationTubulesNaDC-1Citrate uptakeSuccinate transportHypocitraturia
2002
The role of endothelin in proximal tubule proton secretion and the adaptation to a chronic metabolic acidosis.
Laghmani K, Preisig PA, Alpern RJ. The role of endothelin in proximal tubule proton secretion and the adaptation to a chronic metabolic acidosis. Journal Of Nephrology 2002, 15 Suppl 5: s75-87. PMID: 12027224.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsProximal tubulesMetabolic acidosisEndothelin-1NHE3 activityRole of endothelinImmediate early gene c-fosEndothelin B receptorEarly gene c-fosChronic metabolic acidosisGene c-fosKidney functionActivation of Pyk2Endothelin effectsApical membrane NHE3NHE3 abundanceB receptorEndothelinApical membraneAcidosisSecretionEffector agentsC-fosTubulesProton secretionC-Jun
2001
Endothelin-1/endothelin-B receptor–mediated increases in NHE3 activity in chronic metabolic acidosis
Laghmani K, Preisig P, Moe O, Yanagisawa M, Alpern R. Endothelin-1/endothelin-B receptor–mediated increases in NHE3 activity in chronic metabolic acidosis. Journal Of Clinical Investigation 2001, 107: 1563-1569. PMID: 11413164, PMCID: PMC200190, DOI: 10.1172/jci11234.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAcidosisAmmoniaAnimalsBicarbonatesChronic DiseaseCitric AcidCulture TechniquesEndothelin-1EndothelinsKidney Tubules, ProximalMiceMice, Inbred C57BLMice, KnockoutMice, TransgenicProtein PrecursorsReceptor, Endothelin BReceptors, EndothelinRNA, MessengerSodiumSodium-Hydrogen Exchanger 3Sodium-Hydrogen ExchangersConceptsTg/tgAcid ingestionTitratable acid excretionMetabolic acidosisNHE3 activityAcid excretionReceptor-deficient miceEndothelin B receptorET-1 expressionChronic metabolic acidosisProximal tubule suspensionsAmmonium excretionM endothelinNa/H antiporterC57BL/6 miceApical membrane NHE3Renal epithelial cellsCultured renal epithelial cellsEndothelin-1/Tubule suspensionsMRNA expressionControl dietMiceExcretionEpithelial cells
2000
Chronic metabolic acidosis increases NaDC-1 mRNA and protein abundance in rat kidney
Aruga S, Wehrli S, Kaissling B, Moe O, Preisig P, Pajor A, Alpern R. Chronic metabolic acidosis increases NaDC-1 mRNA and protein abundance in rat kidney. Kidney International 2000, 58: 206-215. PMID: 10886565, DOI: 10.1046/j.1523-1755.2000.00155.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAcidosisAcidsAcute DiseaseAlkaliesAmmonium ChlorideAnimalsCarrier ProteinsChronic DiseaseCitratesDicarboxylic Acid TransportersGene ExpressionKidney CortexKidney Tubules, ProximalMaleMembrane ProteinsOrganic Anion Transporters, Sodium-DependentRatsRats, Sprague-DawleyRNA, MessengerSodium BicarbonateSymporters
1999
What Makes Cells Grow Larger and How Do They Do It? Renal Hypertrophy Revisited
Preisig P. What Makes Cells Grow Larger and How Do They Do It? Renal Hypertrophy Revisited. Nephron 1999, 7: 273-283. PMID: 10450014, DOI: 10.1159/000020614.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCell cycle-dependent mechanismCell cycle-independent mechanismsCell cycle processRegulation of processesRenal hypertrophyProtein degradationChronic potassium deficiencyCompensatory renal growthChronic metabolic acidosisDevelopment of hypertrophyCompensatory renal hypertrophyPotassium deficiencyDiabetes mellitusMetabolic acidosisLysosomal enzymesRenal growthCell sizeHypertrophyCell numberInitial eventProtein feedingRegulationVivo studiesCell culture studiesCycle process
1998
Converting enzyme inhibition causes hypocitraturia independent of acidosis or hypokalemia
Melnick J, Preisig P, Haynes S, Pak C, Sakhaee K, Alpern R. Converting enzyme inhibition causes hypocitraturia independent of acidosis or hypokalemia. Kidney International 1998, 54: 1670-1674. PMID: 9844143, DOI: 10.1046/j.1523-1755.1998.00150.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsUrinary citrate excretionCitrate excretionUrinary citrateMetabolic acidosisATP-citrate lyaseEffects of enalaprilRenal citrate metabolismUrine citrate concentrationRenal cortical tissueChronic metabolic acidosisProximal tubular cellsPlasma pHNa/H antiporterAngiotensin IIIntracellular acidosisEnalaprilTubular cellsCitrate lyaseHypokalemiaEnzyme inhibitorsATP citrate lyase activityAcidosisCortical tissueRatsCitrate metabolismRenal cortical mitochondrial aconitase is regulated in hypo- and hypercitraturia
Melnick J, Preisig P, Moe O, Srere P, Alpern R. Renal cortical mitochondrial aconitase is regulated in hypo- and hypercitraturia. Kidney International 1998, 54: 160-165. PMID: 9648074, DOI: 10.1046/j.1523-1755.1998.00974.x.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
1997
Media acidification inhibits TGF beta-mediated growth suppression in cultured rabbit proximal tubule cells.
Tovbin D, Franch HA, Alpern RJ, Preisig PA. Media acidification inhibits TGF beta-mediated growth suppression in cultured rabbit proximal tubule cells. Proceedings Of The Association Of American Physicians 1997, 109: 572-9. PMID: 9394419.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDirect antiproliferative effectRabbit proximal tubule cellsProximal tubule cellsAntiproliferative effectsGrowth-suppressive effectsMetabolic acidosisCultured rabbit proximal tubule cellsTubule cellsChronic metabolic acidosisInhibits cell cycle progressionRenal functionRenal growthMitogen-stimulated cellsRenal epithelial cellsProgressive lossHyperplasiaHypertrophyCell cycle progressionEpithelial cellsPrimary culturesPRB phosphorylationAcidosisEGF-induced phosphorylationGrowth suppressionCycle progression
1996
Adenosine triphosphate citrate lyase mediates hypocitraturia in rats.
Melnick JZ, Srere PA, Elshourbagy NA, Moe OW, Preisig PA, Alpern RJ. Adenosine triphosphate citrate lyase mediates hypocitraturia in rats. Journal Of Clinical Investigation 1996, 98: 2381-2387. PMID: 8941657, PMCID: PMC507690, DOI: 10.1172/jci119051.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsChronic metabolic acidosisMetabolic acidosisATP citrate lyase activityATP-citrate lyaseCitrate lyase activityCitrate lyaseHypocitraturiaAcid dietAcidosisCitrate metabolismProtein abundanceRatsMRNA abundanceLyase activityMetabolismPresent studySignificant changesCitrate uptakeInhibitionHypercitraturiaHypokalemiaCytosolic enzymeCompetitive inhibitorActivityImportant roleChronic metabolic acidosis increases NHE3 protein abundance in rat kidney
Ambuhl P, Amemiya M, Danczkay M, Lotscher M, Kaissling B, Moe OW, Preisig PA, Alpern RJ. Chronic metabolic acidosis increases NHE3 protein abundance in rat kidney. American Journal Of Physiology 1996, 271: f917-f925. PMID: 8898023, DOI: 10.1152/ajprenal.1996.271.4.f917.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNHE3 protein abundanceChronic metabolic acidosisNHE3 mRNA abundanceMetabolic acidosisThick ascending limbProximal tubulesAscending limbNa/H antiporter activityAcidosis-induced increaseMRNA abundanceNa/H antiporterNHE3 abundanceProtein abundanceAcidosisRat kidneyWestern blotS2 segmentsH antiporterRatsNHE3 isoformPresent studyLimbTubules
1991
Differential regulation of Na/H antiporter by acid in renal epithelial cells and fibroblasts.
Moe OW, Miller RT, Horie S, Cano A, Preisig PA, Alpern RJ. Differential regulation of Na/H antiporter by acid in renal epithelial cells and fibroblasts. Journal Of Clinical Investigation 1991, 88: 1703-1708. PMID: 1658050, PMCID: PMC295708, DOI: 10.1172/jci115487.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNa/H antiporter activityRenal tubule cellsNa/H antiporterMCT cellsRenal epithelial cellsTubule cellsCell linesCultured renal tubule cellsEpithelial cellsMRNA abundanceOpossum kidney cell lineChronic metabolic acidosisAcid preincubationTubule cell lineRat renal cortexH antiporterAntiporter activityUnderlying molecular mechanismsDifferential regulationMetabolic acidosisRenal cortexAcidotic environmentAcid feedingAdaptive increaseKidney cell line
1989
Basolateral membrane H-OH-HCO3 transport in the proximal tubule
Preisig P, Alpern R. Basolateral membrane H-OH-HCO3 transport in the proximal tubule. American Journal Of Physiology 1989, 256: f751-f765. PMID: 2541627, DOI: 10.1152/ajprenal.1989.256.5.f751.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsProximal tubulesS3 proximal tubuleChronic respiratory acidosisChronic metabolic acidosisRabbit proximal tubuleChronic hyperfiltrationMetabolic acidosisNa-H antiporterRespiratory acidosisCl-HCO3 exchangerCl absorptionGreater transport capacityAlkalosisAcidosisTubulesTransporter activityMembrane mechanismsBasolateral membraneCotransporterHyperfiltrationRatsEpithelium
1988
Chronic metabolic acidosis causes an adaptation in the apical membrane Na/H antiporter and basolateral membrane Na(HCO3)3 symporter in the rat proximal convoluted tubule.
Preisig PA, Alpern RJ. Chronic metabolic acidosis causes an adaptation in the apical membrane Na/H antiporter and basolateral membrane Na(HCO3)3 symporter in the rat proximal convoluted tubule. Journal Of Clinical Investigation 1988, 82: 1445-1453. PMID: 2844858, PMCID: PMC442703, DOI: 10.1172/jci113750.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsChronic metabolic acidosisNa/H antiporterMetabolic acidosisAcidotic animalsH antiporterVivo microperfused rat proximal tubuleDpHi/dtRat proximal tubuleBasolateral membraneTransporter activityDietary acidPeritubular capillariesProximal tubulesNa/HPH-sensitive fluorescent dyeAcidosisTubulesSubsequent studiesAnimalsCarboxy-fluoresceinAbsence of contactCells