2000
Molecular identification and functional characterization of Mdr1a in rat cholangiocytes
Gigliozzi A, Fraioli F, Sundaram P, Lee J, Mennone A, Alvaro D, Boyer J. Molecular identification and functional characterization of Mdr1a in rat cholangiocytes. Gastroenterology 2000, 119: 1113-1122. PMID: 11040198, DOI: 10.1053/gast.2000.18156.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAcridinesAnimalsATP Binding Cassette Transporter, Subfamily BATP Binding Cassette Transporter, Subfamily B, Member 1ATP-Binding Cassette TransportersBile DuctsCell DivisionCell MembraneCytosolDrug Resistance, MultipleIn Vitro TechniquesIsoquinolinesKineticsMaleMicroscopy, ConfocalRatsRats, Sprague-DawleyReverse Transcriptase Polymerase Chain ReactionRhodamine 123RNA, MessengerTetrahydroisoquinolinesTranscription, GeneticVanadatesVerapamilConceptsCholangiocyte cell linePlasma membrane proteinsRat cholangiocyte cell lineCell linesCytosolic domainMembrane proteinsRhodamine 123Functional characterizationGene productsRNA transcriptsMolecular identificationMembrane subfractionsPair fragmentWestern blot analysisWestern analysisApical membraneFunctional assaysFunctional evidenceBlot analysisConfocal microscopyP-glycoprotein inhibitor verapamilRat cholangiocytesLipophilic xenobioticsReverse transcription-polymerase chain reactionDose-dependent manner
1999
Carrier-mediated uptake of lucifer yellow in skate and rat hepatocytes: a fluid-phase marker revisited
Ballatori N, Hager D, Nundy S, Miller D, Boyer J. Carrier-mediated uptake of lucifer yellow in skate and rat hepatocytes: a fluid-phase marker revisited. American Journal Of Physiology 1999, 277: g896-g904. PMID: 10516157, DOI: 10.1152/ajpgi.1999.277.4.g896.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
1994
Effects of protein kinase C and cytosolic Ca2+ on exocytosis in the isolated perfused rat liver
Bruck R, Nathanson M, Roelofsen H, Boyer J. Effects of protein kinase C and cytosolic Ca2+ on exocytosis in the isolated perfused rat liver. Hepatology 1994, 20: 1032-1040. PMID: 7927205, DOI: 10.1002/hep.1840200436.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsProtein kinase CKinase CApical exocytosisRegulation of exocytosisProtein kinase C inhibitor HHorseradish peroxidase concentrationCytosolic Ca2ExocytosisCell typesInhibitor HProtein kinase C activator phorbol dibutyrateHorseradish peroxidase excretionPhorbol dibutyrateCa2Rat liverRelative importanceNet excretionPeroxidase concentrationsHepatocytes
1989
Protein kinase C agonists inhibit bile secretion independently of effects on the microcirculation in the isolated perfused rat liver
Corasanti J, Smith N, Gordon E, Boyer J. Protein kinase C agonists inhibit bile secretion independently of effects on the microcirculation in the isolated perfused rat liver. Hepatology 1989, 10: 8-13. PMID: 2737605, DOI: 10.1002/hep.1840100103.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBile flowPerfusion pressureBile secretionVehicle dimethyl sulfoxideReversible decreaseConstant perfusate flowPhorbol dibutyrateVenous effluent concentrationsInactive phorbol ester 4Rat liver systemVascular redistributionHepatic microvasculaturePhorbol esterPhorbol ester 4Vasoactive agentsRole of hormonesPerfusate flowTrypan blue dyeAntagonist HProtein kinase C agonistsGm liverActive phorbol estersLiver systemRat liverOxygen consumption