2013
Proximal tubule specific knockout of the Na+/H+ exchanger NHE3: effects on bicarbonate absorption and ammonium excretion
Li H, Du Z, Barone S, Rubera I, McDonough A, Tauc M, Zahedi K, Wang T, Soleimani M. Proximal tubule specific knockout of the Na+/H+ exchanger NHE3: effects on bicarbonate absorption and ammonium excretion. Journal Of Molecular Medicine 2013, 91: 951-963. PMID: 23508938, PMCID: PMC3730089, DOI: 10.1007/s00109-013-1015-3.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNa+/H+ exchanger NHE3Proximal convoluted tubulesKO miceMetabolic acidosisBicarbonate reabsorptionDays of acid loadingIsolated proximal convoluted tubulesConvoluted tubulesIn vitro microperfusion studyCompared to WT miceNHE3 knockout miceProximal tubule NHE3Acid loadNH4Cl acid loadMild metabolic acidosisWT miceNHE3Microperfusion studiesKnockout miceBicarbonate absorptionMutant miceVolume reabsorptionFloxed miceNH4Cl loadingTransgenic mice
2008
Shear-induced reorganization of renal proximal tubule cell actin cytoskeleton and apical junctional complexes
Duan Y, Gotoh N, Yan Q, Du Z, Weinstein A, Wang T, Weinbaum S. Shear-induced reorganization of renal proximal tubule cell actin cytoskeleton and apical junctional complexes. Proceedings Of The National Academy Of Sciences Of The United States Of America 2008, 105: 11418-11423. PMID: 18685100, PMCID: PMC2516248, DOI: 10.1073/pnas.0804954105.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsProximal tubule cellsAdherens junctionsTight junctionsEndothelial cellsEpithelial cellsMouse proximal tubule cellsCell actin cytoskeletonDistribution of filamentous actinActin cytoskeletal reorganizationStress fiber disruptionActin-disrupting drugsApical junctional complexRenal epithelial cellsPeripheral actin bandsCuboidal epithelial cellsVascular endothelial cellsActin cytoskeletonFilamentous actinCytoskeletal reorganizationCytoskeletal responsesF-actinTubule cellsRenal epitheliumCytochalasin D.Water reabsorption
2003
Inhibition of heme oxygenase decreases sodium and fluid absorption in the loop of Henle
Wang T, Sterling H, Shao W, Yan Q, Bailey M, Giebisch G, Wang W. Inhibition of heme oxygenase decreases sodium and fluid absorption in the loop of Henle. American Journal Of Physiology. Renal Physiology 2003, 285: f484-f490. PMID: 12890663, DOI: 10.1152/ajprenal.00135.2003.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLoop of HenleHigh K+K+ channelsApical 70-pS K+ channelRegulation of Na+ transportNa+ transportFluid absorptionApical K+ channelsIn vivo microperfusionInhibition of HORenal sodium excretionGlomerular filtration rateHO-2 expressionInhibitor of HORenal clearance studiesHK ratsHO-2K+ recyclingNa+ absorptionUrinary Na+Sodium excretionChromium mesoporphyrinRat chowWestern blot analysisFiltration rate
2002
Role of iNOS and eNOS in modulating proximal tubule transport and acid-base balance
Wang T. Role of iNOS and eNOS in modulating proximal tubule transport and acid-base balance. American Journal Of Physiology. Renal Physiology 2002, 283: f658-f662. PMID: 12217856, DOI: 10.1152/ajprenal.00243.2001.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNeuronal nitric oxide synthaseProximal tubulesEndothelial NOSInducible NOSKnockout miceHCO transportEndothelial NOS knockout miceINOS knockout miceMice lacking neuronal nitric oxide synthaseL-N(6)-(1-iminoethyl) lysineInducible NOS knockoutProximal tubule transportNOS knockout miceKidney proximal tubulesWild-typeIsoforms of NOSWild-type controlsNitric oxide synthaseTubule transportMetabolic acidosisModulate Na(+Acid-base statusJ(HCO3Acid-base balanceFluid absorption
2001
Role of NHE isoforms in mediating bicarbonate reabsorption along the nephron
Wang T, Hropot M, Aronson P, Giebisch G. Role of NHE isoforms in mediating bicarbonate reabsorption along the nephron. American Journal Of Physiology. Renal Physiology 2001, 281: f1117-f1122. PMID: 11704563, DOI: 10.1152/ajprenal.2001.281.6.f1117.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLoop of HenleHOE 694Proximal tubulesAddition of ethylisopropylamilorideDistal convoluted tubuleBicarbonate reabsorptionConvoluted tubulesSitu microperfusionRat kidneySignificant inhibitionNHE isoformsHenlePredominant isoformTubulesNHE3Functional roleInhibitionNHE2Apical membraneIsoformsApical isoformKidneyMicroperfusionEthylisopropylamilorideNephronEssential role of NHE3 in facilitating formate-dependent NaCl absorption in the proximal tubule
Wang T, Yang C, Abbiati T, Shull G, Giebisch G, Aronson P. Essential role of NHE3 in facilitating formate-dependent NaCl absorption in the proximal tubule. American Journal Of Physiology. Renal Physiology 2001, 281: f288-f292. PMID: 11457720, DOI: 10.1152/ajprenal.2001.281.2.f288.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
1999
Mechanism of proximal tubule bicarbonate absorption in NHE3 null mice
Wang T, Yang C, Abbiati T, Schultheis P, Shull G, Giebisch G, Aronson P. Mechanism of proximal tubule bicarbonate absorption in NHE3 null mice. American Journal Of Physiology 1999, 277: f298-f302. PMID: 10444585, DOI: 10.1152/ajprenal.1999.277.2.f298.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
1998
Effect of metabolic acidosis on NaCl transport in the proximal tubule
Wang T, Egbert A, Aronson P, Giebisch G. Effect of metabolic acidosis on NaCl transport in the proximal tubule. American Journal Of Physiology 1998, 274: f1015-f1019. PMID: 9841491, DOI: 10.1152/ajprenal.1998.274.6.f1015.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMetabolic acidosisProximal tubulesNaCl reabsorptionRat proximal tubule segmentsAcidotic ratsNaCl transportNaCl absorptionLate proximal tubuleProximal tubule segmentsControl ratsCapillary perfusateBicarbonate absorptionNephron segmentsAcidosisTubule segmentsRatsRecent evidenceJclTubulesFormate exchangeReabsorptionDifferential regulation
1997
Nitric oxide regulates HCO3- and Na+ transport by a cGMP-mediated mechanism in the kidney proximal tubule
Wang T. Nitric oxide regulates HCO3- and Na+ transport by a cGMP-mediated mechanism in the kidney proximal tubule. American Journal Of Physiology 1997, 272: f242-f248. PMID: 9124402, DOI: 10.1152/ajprenal.1997.272.2.f242.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsKidney proximal tubulesS-nitroso-N-acetylpenicillamineSodium nitroprussideProximal tubulesL-NAMEGuanylate cyclase inhibitor methyleneN(G)-nitro-L-arginine methyl esterBlood pressureNitric oxideNa+ transportStimulatory effect of sodium nitroprussideN(G)-nitro-L-arginineNitric oxide synthase inhibitorCGMP-mediated mechanismAddition of L-NAMEIncreased urine flow rateGlomerular filtration rateEffects of sodium nitroprussideMean blood pressureUrine flow rateEffects of nitric oxideRenal excretion of NaExcretion of NaRenal hemodynamicsEffects of NO
1995
Stimulation of chloride transport by cAMP in rat proximal tubules
Wang T, Segal AS, Giebisch G, Aronson PS. Stimulation of chloride transport by cAMP in rat proximal tubules. American Journal Of Physiology 1995, 268: f204-f210. PMID: 7864157, DOI: 10.1152/ajprenal.1995.268.2.f204.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRat proximal tubuleProximal tubulesDibutyryl cAMPCapillary perfusateLate proximal tubuleProximal tubule cellsCl- channel blockerCl- channelsTranscellular Cl absorptionAddition of forskolinLuminal DIDSSensitive Cl- channelBasolateral membraneLuminal perfusateTubule cellsCAMP productionFluid absorptionCl absorptionMM ClPerfusateJclRecent evidenceLuminal membraneTubulesEffect of cAMP
1993
Effects of formate and oxalate on chloride absorption in rat distal tubule
Wang T, Agulian SK, Giebisch G, Aronson PS. Effects of formate and oxalate on chloride absorption in rat distal tubule. American Journal Of Physiology 1993, 264: f730-f736. PMID: 8386473, DOI: 10.1152/ajprenal.1993.264.4.f730.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
1992
Effects of formate and oxalate on volume absorption in rat proximal tubule
Wang T, Giebisch G, Aronson PS. Effects of formate and oxalate on volume absorption in rat proximal tubule. American Journal Of Physiology 1992, 263: f37-f42. PMID: 1636743, DOI: 10.1152/ajprenal.1992.263.1.f37.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLuminal perfusateProximal tubulesCapillary perfusateLate proximal tubuleRat proximal tubuleHCO3- Ringer's solutionPhysiological rangePeritubular capillariesChannel blockersStandard Ringer solutionPerfusateFluid absorptionStimulatory effectNaCl absorptionRinger's solutionTubulesEffect of formateBlockers
1990
Cholinergic effect on rat proximal convoluted tubule
Wang T, Chan Y. Cholinergic effect on rat proximal convoluted tubule. Pflügers Archiv - European Journal Of Physiology 1990, 415: 533-539. PMID: 2109302, DOI: 10.1007/bf02583503.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPCT transportProximal convoluted tubulesA-23187Cholinergic receptorsHigher doses of carbacholInhibitory effect of carbacholRate of bicarbonate absorptionConvoluted tubulesCholinergic effectsRegulation of renal functionRat proximal convoluted tubuleEffects of cholinergic agentsEffect of carbacholAddition of carbacholDose of carbacholFunctional cholinergic receptorsCarbachol-induced effectsProximal tubular absorptionIonophore A-23187Bicarbonate-Ringer solutionInhibitory effectNo effectRenal functionBasolateral sideCalcium influx
1989
Neural control of distal tubular bicarbonate and fluid transport
Wang T, Chan Y. Neural control of distal tubular bicarbonate and fluid transport. American Journal Of Physiology 1989, 257: f72-f76. PMID: 2750926, DOI: 10.1152/ajprenal.1989.257.1.f72.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDistal convoluted tubuleConvoluted tubulesDistal tubulesRate of bicarbonate absorptionRenal nerve activityLate distal tubuleEarly distal tubuleTubular reabsorption of bicarbonateEffects of denervationReabsorption of bicarbonateRate of fluid absorptionNerve activityBicarbonate absorptionSham denervationElectrolyte excretionFluid reabsorptionDenervated kidneysReabsorb bicarbonateJHCO3DenervationFluid absorptionNeural regulationVolume markerTubulesMicroperfusion method