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 regulation
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
1998
Renal Na/H exchanger NHE-3 and Na-PO4 cotransporter NaPi-2 protein expression in glucocorticoid excess and deficient states.
Loffing J, Lötscher M, Kaissling B, Biber J, Murer H, Seikaly M, Alpern RJ, Levi M, Baum M, Moe OW. Renal Na/H exchanger NHE-3 and Na-PO4 cotransporter NaPi-2 protein expression in glucocorticoid excess and deficient states. Journal Of The American Society Of Nephrology 1998, 9: 1560-7. PMID: 9727362, PMCID: PMC4131923, DOI: 10.1681/asn.v991560.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdaptor Protein Complex 3Adaptor Protein Complex beta SubunitsAdrenalectomyAnalysis of VarianceAnimalsBiological Transport, ActiveCarrier ProteinsDisease Models, AnimalGlucocorticoidsImmunoblottingImmunohistochemistryKidney CortexMaleNerve Tissue ProteinsPhosphoproteinsRatsRats, Sprague-DawleySensitivity and SpecificitySodium-Hydrogen Exchanger 3Sodium-Hydrogen ExchangersSodium-Phosphate Cotransporter ProteinsSymportersConceptsNa/H exchangeNHE-3 protein abundanceNHE-3Glucocorticoid excessPharmacologic dosesNaPi-2 proteinProximal tubulesSham-operated ratsNaPi-2Sham-operated animalsThick ascending limbSignificant reciprocal increaseBilateral adrenalectomyDexamethasone administrationIntrarenal distributionControl ratsProtein abundanceAscending limbReciprocal increaseAdrenalectomyRatsDeficient stateCotransport activityProtein expressionAdministrationRenal 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 ResearchEffects of thyroid hormone on the neonatal renal cortical Na+/H+ antiporter
Baum M, Dwarakanath V, Alpern R, Moe O. Effects of thyroid hormone on the neonatal renal cortical Na+/H+ antiporter. Kidney International 1998, 53: 1254-1258. PMID: 9573540, PMCID: PMC4131927, DOI: 10.1046/j.1523-1755.1998.00879.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsAnimals, NewbornAntithyroid AgentsFemaleHyperthyroidismHypothyroidismKidney CortexKidney Tubules, ProximalMaternal-Fetal ExchangePregnancyPropylthiouracilRatsRats, Sprague-DawleyRNA, MessengerSodium-Hydrogen Exchanger 3Sodium-Hydrogen ExchangersSodium-Potassium-Exchanging ATPaseTriiodothyronineConceptsThyroid hormonesHyperthyroid neonatesNHE-3 protein abundanceNHE-3 mRNA abundanceDays of lifeLower ratesNeonatal proximal tubuleAntiporter activityHypothyroid neonatesHyperthyroid groupMaturational increaseProximal tubulesPostnatal increaseHyperthyroid ratsBicarbonate absorptionPmol/NeonatesHormonePotential roleBrush borderEuthyroidOne-thirdRatsMRNA abundanceApical membrane
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 role
1995
Expression of NHE-3 in the apical membrane of rat renal proximal tubule and thick ascending limb
Amemiya M, Loffing J, Lötscher M, Kaissling B, Alpern R, Moe O. Expression of NHE-3 in the apical membrane of rat renal proximal tubule and thick ascending limb. Kidney International 1995, 48: 1206-1215. PMID: 8569082, DOI: 10.1038/ki.1995.404.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsThick ascending limbAscending limbNHE-3H secretionNa/H exchanger isoformsProximal tubulesCortical thick ascending limbNa/H exchange activityS3 proximal tubuleDistal convoluted tubuleRat renal proximal tubulesNa/H exchangeH exchange activityRenal proximal tubulesRat NHE-3Apical membraneAbsent stainingMock-transfected cellsCortical membranesConvoluted tubulesInner stripeStrong stainingWeak stainingOuter medullaNa absorption
1994
Effect of glucocorticoids on renal cortical NHE-3 and NHE-1 mRNA
Baum M, Moe OW, Gentry DL, Alpern RJ. Effect of glucocorticoids on renal cortical NHE-3 and NHE-1 mRNA. American Journal Of Physiology 1994, 267: f437-f442. PMID: 8092257, DOI: 10.1152/ajprenal.1994.267.3.f437.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNHE-3 mRNA abundanceProximal tubulesNHE-3NHE-1MRNA abundanceChronic systemic administrationAdministration of dexamethasoneEffects of glucocorticoidsProximal tubule acidificationNHE-1 mRNAUnits/minChronic dexamethasoneTubule acidificationAcute increaseAntiporter activitySystemic administrationGlucocorticoid deficiencyIntravenous administrationBicarbonate absorptionMicrograms/DexamethasoneAntiporter isoformsDexamethasone occursRenal brush-border membrane vesiclesAdministration
1991
Effects of endothelin on in vitro renin secretion
Moe O, Tejedor A, Campbell WB, Alpern RJ, Henrich WL. Effects of endothelin on in vitro renin secretion. American Journal Of Physiology 1991, 260: e521-e525. PMID: 2018117, DOI: 10.1152/ajpendo.1991.260.4.e521.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRat kidney cortical slicesRenin secretionKidney cortical slicesEndothelin-1Juxtaglomerular cellsRenin releaseCortical slicesRenin inhibitionBasal renin releaseVitro renin secretionBasal renin secretionRenal renin secretionEffects of endothelinIntracellular calcium bufferAddition of isoproterenolMechanism of actionRenin inhibitorsIsoproterenolSecretionCalcium bufferDistinct preparationsBAPTASimilar effectsDirect effectInhibitionDietary NaCl modulates Na(+)-H+ antiporter activity in renal cortical apical membrane vesicles
Moe OW, Tejedor A, Levi M, Seldin DW, Preisig PA, Alpern RJ. Dietary NaCl modulates Na(+)-H+ antiporter activity in renal cortical apical membrane vesicles. American Journal Of Physiology 1991, 260: f130-f137. PMID: 1847012, DOI: 10.1152/ajprenal.1991.260.1.f130.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDietary NaClNaCl reabsorptionSystemic acid-base disturbancesExtracellular fluid volume depletionNaHCO3 reabsorptionExtracellular fluid volume expansionFluid volume depletionHigh-salt dietChronic metabolic alkalosisFluid volume expansionAcridine orange fluorescence methodExtracellular fluid volumeAcid-base disturbancesAntiporter activityDietary protocolChronic alterationsVolume depletionMetabolic alkalosisChronic changesHS dietApical membrane vesiclesLS dietFluid volumeRatsReabsorption
1986
Electrogenic sodium/bicarbonate cotransport in rabbit renal cortical basolateral membrane vesicles.
Akiba T, Alpern RJ, Eveloff J, Calamina J, Warnock DG. Electrogenic sodium/bicarbonate cotransport in rabbit renal cortical basolateral membrane vesicles. Journal Of Clinical Investigation 1986, 78: 1472-1478. PMID: 3782468, PMCID: PMC423898, DOI: 10.1172/jci112738.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMembrane vesiclesBasolateral membrane vesiclesSodium uptakePotassium diffusion potentialBicarbonate cotransporterSaturable stimulationSodium/bicarbonate cotransporterVesiclesRabbit renal cortexProteinDisulfonic stilbeneBicarbonate transportPresence of bicarbonateUptakeKinetic analysisRenal cortex