1998
Properties of an Inwardly Rectifying ATP-sensitive K+ Channel in the Basolateral Membrane of Renal Proximal Tubule
Mauerer U, Boulpaep E, Segal A. Properties of an Inwardly Rectifying ATP-sensitive K+ Channel in the Basolateral Membrane of Renal Proximal Tubule. The Journal Of General Physiology 1998, 111: 139-160. PMID: 9417141, PMCID: PMC1887768, DOI: 10.1085/jgp.111.1.139.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdenosine TriphosphateAmbystomaAnimalsBariumBiological TransportCationsCells, CulturedCytidine TriphosphateDiazoxideDiureticsElectric ConductivityGlyburideGuanosine TriphosphateHypoglycemic AgentsInosine TriphosphateIon Channel GatingKidney Tubules, ProximalKineticsMicrovilliPatch-Clamp TechniquesPotassium ChannelsSodium Chloride Symporter InhibitorsSodium-Potassium-Exchanging ATPaseThalliumThymine NucleotidesUridine TriphosphateConceptsProximal tubule cellsProximal tubulesTubule cellsBasolateral membraneChannel opener diazoxideChannel activityPump-leak couplingRenal proximal tubulesPivotal physiological rolesOpener diazoxideMillimolar dosesMM ATPHigh dosesPotassium conductanceCell membrane potentialInternal Mg2Cytosolic additionATPase pump
1996
A novel preparation of dissociated renal proximal tubule cells that maintain epithelial polarity in suspension
Segal A, Boulpaep E, Maunsbach A. A novel preparation of dissociated renal proximal tubule cells that maintain epithelial polarity in suspension. American Journal Of Physiology 1996, 270: c1843-c1863. PMID: 8764170, DOI: 10.1152/ajpcell.1996.270.6.c1843.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEpithelial polarityFunctional polaritySingle cellsMembrane trafficking pathwaysCell surface polarityBasolateral membrane domainsIon channel proteinsBasolateral membraneApical brush borderCell polarityTrafficking pathwaysActin cytoskeletonMembrane domainsProximal tubule cellsMost epithelial cellsChannel proteinsZO-1 proteinTubule cellsJunctional complexesTight junctional complexesPolarized structureSingle cell modelEpithelial cellsRenal proximal tubule cellsZO-1
1991
Single Sodium Channels in the Apical Membrane of Proximal Tubule Cells in Culture
Boulpaep E, Drake-Baumann R. Single Sodium Channels in the Apical Membrane of Proximal Tubule Cells in Culture. 1991, 1669-1676. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-662-35158-1_175.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
1984
Role of aldosterone in the mechanism of potassium adaptation in the initial collecting tubule
Hirsch D, Kashgarian M, Boulpaep E, Hayslett J. Role of aldosterone in the mechanism of potassium adaptation in the initial collecting tubule. Kidney International 1984, 26: 798-807. PMID: 6099857, DOI: 10.1038/ki.1984.221.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsInitial collecting tubuleCollecting tubuleDistal convolutionAldosterone levelsPotassium adaptationChronic potassium loadingMineralocorticoid-sensitive tissuesRole of aldosteronePlasma aldosterone levelsAction of aldosteroneIntact adrenal glandsPotassium loadingPhysiological plasma levelsChronic hyperaldosteronismTransepithelial potential differenceChronic administrationEpithelial changesAdrenal glandPlasma levelsDietary potassium loadingBasal valuesAldosteroneTubule cellsNephron segmentsTarget tissues
1983
Chloride transport across the basolateral cell membrane of theNecturus proximal tubule: Dependence on bicarbonate and sodium
Guggino W, London R, Boulpaep E, Giebisch G. Chloride transport across the basolateral cell membrane of theNecturus proximal tubule: Dependence on bicarbonate and sodium. The Journal Of Membrane Biology 1983, 71: 227-240. PMID: 6302263, DOI: 10.1007/bf01875464.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBasolateral cell membraneProximal tubule cellsBasolateral solutionNH4Cl exposurePH-sensitive microelectrodesProximal tubulesTubule cellsPerfusion solutionCell membraneIntracellular chlorideTheNecturus proximal tubuleIntracellular pHApical cell membraneNH4Cl treatmentChloride transportChloride activityKidneyIntracellular pH regulation in the renal proximal tubule of the salamander. Na-H exchange.
Boron W, Boulpaep E. Intracellular pH regulation in the renal proximal tubule of the salamander. Na-H exchange. The Journal Of General Physiology 1983, 81: 29-52. PMID: 6833996, PMCID: PMC2215563, DOI: 10.1085/jgp.81.1.29.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsProximal tubulesProximal tubule cellsRenal proximal tubulesTiger salamander Ambystoma tigrinumPH-sensitive microelectrodesFree RingerMaximal effectTubule cellsTransient riseDiuretic amilorideBasolateral sideBasolateral solutionExponential time courseSalamander Ambystoma tigrinumTime courseCl removalMaximal rateBasolateral membraneNormal rateTubulesAmbystoma tigrinumPH regulationCellsActive transportRecovery
1971
Electrolyte transport in kidney tubule cells
Giebisch G, Boulpaep E, Whittembury G. Electrolyte transport in kidney tubule cells. Philosophical Transactions Of The Royal Society B Biological Sciences 1971, 262: 175-196. PMID: 4399217, DOI: 10.1098/rstb.1971.0088.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsTubule cellsTubular levelKidney tubule cellsNet Na transportActive K uptakePotassium secretionNa-K exchange pumpK secretionProximal tubular levelLuminal cell membraneElectrolyte transportNa pumpLines of evidenceTranstubular movementNa transportNet NaCell compartmentExchange pumpSecretionInterstitial fluidCellsLumenPassive leakIonic pumpsUptake