2018
Acid Stimulation of the Citrate Transporter NaDC-1 Requires Pyk2 and ERK1/2 Signaling Pathways
Zacchia M, Tian X, Zona E, Alpern RJ, Preisig PA. Acid Stimulation of the Citrate Transporter NaDC-1 Requires Pyk2 and ERK1/2 Signaling Pathways. Journal Of The American Society Of Nephrology 2018, 29: 1720-1730. PMID: 29678998, PMCID: PMC6054333, DOI: 10.1681/asn.2017121268.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAcidsAmmonium ChlorideAnimalsCells, CulturedCitric AcidCSK Tyrosine-Protein KinaseDicarboxylic Acid TransportersEndothelin-1Epithelial CellsFocal Adhesion Kinase 2Kidney Tubules, ProximalMAP Kinase Signaling SystemMiceMice, KnockoutMitogen-Activated Protein Kinase 1Mitogen-Activated Protein Kinase 3OpossumsOrganic Anion Transporters, Sodium-DependentPhosphorylationProto-Oncogene Proteins c-rafReceptor, Endothelin BRibosomal Protein S6 Kinases, 90-kDaSrc-Family KinasesTransfectionConceptsET-1/ETEndothelin-1Proximal tubulesCultured opossum kidney cellsAcid stimulationInhibition of Pyk2ET-1 stimulationRenal proximal tubulesNaDC-1Opossum kidney cellsCl loadingC-SrcPhosphorylation of Raf1Urine citratePyk2 knockdownEnd pointAcid loadApical NaERK1/2 pathwayStimulationMiceKidney cellsKidneyPyk2ERK1/2
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
Renal citrate metabolism and urinary citrate excretion in the infant rat
Melnick J, Preisig P, Alpern R, Baum M. Renal citrate metabolism and urinary citrate excretion in the infant rat. Kidney International 2000, 57: 891-897. PMID: 10720942, PMCID: PMC4089854, DOI: 10.1046/j.1523-1755.2000.057003891.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAgingAnimalsAnimals, NewbornCarrier ProteinsCitric AcidDietKidneyMalePotassiumRatsRats, Sprague-DawleyConceptsUrinary citrate excretionHigher urinary citrateCitrate excretionInfant ratsAdult ratsUrinary citrateRenal citrate metabolismMitochondrial aconitase activityCreatinine ratioCitrate metabolismRenal excretionSame prevalenceRenal stonesTwofold higher concentrationLower plasmaATP citrate lyase activityProximal tubulesHigher plasmaMetabolic cagesRat kidneyRatsAdult levelsInfantsMaturational differencesExcretion
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 metabolism
1992
Citraturic Response to Oral Citric Acid Load
Sakhaee K, Alpern R, Poindexter J, Pak C. Citraturic Response to Oral Citric Acid Load. Journal Of Urology 1992, 147: 975-976. PMID: 1552616, DOI: 10.1016/s0022-5347(17)37437-2.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAcid loadCitraturic responseUrinary citrateCarbon dioxide pressureSingle oral loadUrinary citrate excretionSingle oral doseSerum citrate concentrationAcid-base balanceCitraturic effectsOral loadVenous pHOral doseSerum electrolytesUrinary pHCitrate excretionNormal subjectsAlkali loadPotassium citrateSignificant differencesHoursTotal carbon dioxideCitrateExcretionCitrate concentration
1991
Contrasting Effects of Various Potassium Salts on Renal Citrate Excretion*
SAKHAEE K, ALPERN R, JACOBSON H, PAK C. Contrasting Effects of Various Potassium Salts on Renal Citrate Excretion*. The Journal Of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism 1991, 72: 396-400. PMID: 1899422, DOI: 10.1210/jcem-72-2-396.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCitrate clearanceAcid-base statusUrinary citratePotassium citrateRenal citrate excretionMeq/dayPotassium citrate treatmentWeeks of treatmentNet acid excretionCitraturic responseUrinary ammoniumOral administrationCitrate excretionAcid excretionPotassium chlorideUrinary bicarbonateCitrate treatmentAlkali loadPotassium bicarbonateClearanceML/minExcretionDaysTreatmentTitratable acid