2013
Chapter 58 Clinical Syndromes of Metabolic Alkalosis
Moe O, Alpern R, Seldin D. Chapter 58 Clinical Syndromes of Metabolic Alkalosis. 2013, 2021-2047. DOI: 10.1016/b978-0-12-381462-3.00058-6.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2004
OKP cells express the Na-dicarboxylate cotransporter NaDC-1
Aruga S, Pajor AM, Nakamura K, Liu L, Moe OW, Preisig PA, Alpern RJ. OKP cells express the Na-dicarboxylate cotransporter NaDC-1. American Journal Of Physiology - Cell Physiology 2004, 287: c64-c72. PMID: 14973148, DOI: 10.1152/ajpcell.00061.2003.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCitrate reabsorptionOKP cellsProximal tubulesDependent citrate uptakeOpossum kidney cell lineUrinary citrate concentrationChronic metabolic acidosisRate of reabsorptionRenal proximal tubulesMetabolic acidosisStone formationKidney stonesKidney cell lineCotransporter 1ReabsorptionCell linesCitrate transportMRNA abundanceXenopus oocytesAcid regulationTubulesNaDC-1Citrate uptakeSuccinate transportHypocitraturia
2002
The role of endothelin in proximal tubule proton secretion and the adaptation to a chronic metabolic acidosis.
Laghmani K, Preisig PA, Alpern RJ. The role of endothelin in proximal tubule proton secretion and the adaptation to a chronic metabolic acidosis. Journal Of Nephrology 2002, 15 Suppl 5: s75-87. PMID: 12027224.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsProximal tubulesMetabolic acidosisEndothelin-1NHE3 activityRole of endothelinImmediate early gene c-fosEndothelin B receptorEarly gene c-fosChronic metabolic acidosisGene c-fosKidney functionActivation of Pyk2Endothelin effectsApical membrane NHE3NHE3 abundanceB receptorEndothelinApical membraneAcidosisSecretionEffector agentsC-fosTubulesProton secretionC-Jun
1996
Chronic metabolic acidosis increases NHE3 protein abundance in rat kidney
Ambuhl P, Amemiya M, Danczkay M, Lotscher M, Kaissling B, Moe OW, Preisig PA, Alpern RJ. Chronic metabolic acidosis increases NHE3 protein abundance in rat kidney. American Journal Of Physiology 1996, 271: f917-f925. PMID: 8898023, DOI: 10.1152/ajprenal.1996.271.4.f917.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNHE3 protein abundanceChronic metabolic acidosisNHE3 mRNA abundanceMetabolic acidosisThick ascending limbProximal tubulesAscending limbNa/H antiporter activityAcidosis-induced increaseMRNA abundanceNa/H antiporterNHE3 abundanceProtein abundanceAcidosisRat kidneyWestern blotS2 segmentsH antiporterRatsNHE3 isoformPresent studyLimbTubules
1995
Chronic regulation of the proximal tubular Na/H antiporter: From HCO3 to SRC
Alpern R, Moe O, Preisig P. Chronic regulation of the proximal tubular Na/H antiporter: From HCO3 to SRC. Kidney International 1995, 48: 1386-1396. PMID: 8544394, DOI: 10.1038/ki.1995.427.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNa/H antiporterChronic regulationH secretionProximal tubulesH antiporterNaCl absorptionProximal tubular acidificationMajor siteNa/K pumpCitrate reabsorptionBasolateral membraneTubular acidificationAcute regulationLuminal membraneK pumpExcretionReabsorptionSecretionPivotal roleVacuolar H-ATPaseH-ATPaseTubules
1993
The renal proximal tubule renin-angiotensin system.
Moe O, Alpern R, Henrich W. The renal proximal tubule renin-angiotensin system. Seminars In Nephrology 1993, 13: 552-7. PMID: 8278688.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsProximal tubule renin-angiotensin systemProximal tubulesRenin-angiotensin systemAutosomal dominant polycystic kidney diseaseDominant polycystic kidney diseasePolycystic kidney diseaseEssential hypertensionKidney diseasePathogenetic roleRenal vasculatureJG cellsCyst growthMammalian proximal tubuleHypertensionReninTubulesComplete RASPatientsDiseaseAutocrineParacrineRAVasculature
1990
Pathways for apical and basolateral membrane NH3 and NH4+ movement in rat proximal tubule
Preisig PA, Alpern RJ. Pathways for apical and basolateral membrane NH3 and NH4+ movement in rat proximal tubule. American Journal Of Physiology 1990, 259: f587-f593. PMID: 2221097, DOI: 10.1152/ajprenal.1990.259.4.f587.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchBasolateral membrane Na(+)-independent Cl-/HCO3- exchange in the inner stripe of the rabbit outer medullary collecting tubule.
Hays SR, Alpern RJ. Basolateral membrane Na(+)-independent Cl-/HCO3- exchange in the inner stripe of the rabbit outer medullary collecting tubule. The Journal Of General Physiology 1990, 95: 347-367. PMID: 2307960, PMCID: PMC2216319, DOI: 10.1085/jgp.95.2.347.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsInner stripePeritubular ClDistal nephron segmentsBasolateral membraneCell acidificationCell pHLuminal changesUrinary acidificationNephron segmentsPH-sensitive fluorescent dyeIndependent ClCell alkalinizationCO2/HCO3Peritubular pHVoltage clampTubulesTwo-thirdsRabbitsTotal replacementCell pH changes
1989
Basolateral membrane H-OH-HCO3 transport in the proximal tubule
Preisig P, Alpern R. Basolateral membrane H-OH-HCO3 transport in the proximal tubule. American Journal Of Physiology 1989, 256: f751-f765. PMID: 2541627, DOI: 10.1152/ajprenal.1989.256.5.f751.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsProximal tubulesS3 proximal tubuleChronic respiratory acidosisChronic metabolic acidosisRabbit proximal tubuleChronic hyperfiltrationMetabolic acidosisNa-H antiporterRespiratory acidosisCl-HCO3 exchangerCl absorptionGreater transport capacityAlkalosisAcidosisTubulesTransporter activityMembrane mechanismsBasolateral membraneCotransporterHyperfiltrationRatsEpithelium
1988
Chronic metabolic acidosis causes an adaptation in the apical membrane Na/H antiporter and basolateral membrane Na(HCO3)3 symporter in the rat proximal convoluted tubule.
Preisig PA, Alpern RJ. Chronic metabolic acidosis causes an adaptation in the apical membrane Na/H antiporter and basolateral membrane Na(HCO3)3 symporter in the rat proximal convoluted tubule. Journal Of Clinical Investigation 1988, 82: 1445-1453. PMID: 2844858, PMCID: PMC442703, DOI: 10.1172/jci113750.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsChronic metabolic acidosisNa/H antiporterMetabolic acidosisAcidotic animalsH antiporterVivo microperfused rat proximal tubuleDpHi/dtRat proximal tubuleBasolateral membraneTransporter activityDietary acidPeritubular capillariesProximal tubulesNa/HPH-sensitive fluorescent dyeAcidosisTubulesSubsequent studiesAnimalsCarboxy-fluoresceinAbsence of contactCells
1987
Basolateral membrane Na/base cotransport is dependent on CO2/HCO3 in the proximal convoluted tubule.
Krapf R, Alpern RJ, Rector FC, Berry CA. Basolateral membrane Na/base cotransport is dependent on CO2/HCO3 in the proximal convoluted tubule. The Journal Of General Physiology 1987, 90: 833-853. PMID: 2831294, PMCID: PMC2228880, DOI: 10.1085/jgp.90.6.833.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchBasolateral membrane Cl/HCO3 exchange in the rat proximal convoluted tubule. Na-dependent and -independent modes.
Alpern RJ, Chambers M. Basolateral membrane Cl/HCO3 exchange in the rat proximal convoluted tubule. Na-dependent and -independent modes. The Journal Of General Physiology 1987, 89: 581-598. PMID: 2953859, PMCID: PMC2215917, DOI: 10.1085/jgp.89.4.581.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCl/HCO3 exchangeNa-free solutionHCO3- exchangePeritubular NaCell pHHCO3- transport mechanismsBasolateral membraneProximal tubulesCoupling of NaMammalian proximal tubuleMeq/Similar increaseAmbient ClExtracellular fluidTubulesNa dependenceCotransporterNa concentrationCl concentrationsCellsSimilar amounts
1986
Evidence for electroneutral sodium chloride transport in rat proximal convoluted tubule
Howlin KJ, Alpern RJ, Berry CA, Rector FC. Evidence for electroneutral sodium chloride transport in rat proximal convoluted tubule. American Journal Of Physiology 1986, 250: f644-f648. PMID: 3963204, DOI: 10.1152/ajprenal.1986.250.4.f644.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsTransepithelial potential differenceLate proximal tubular fluidProximal tubular fluidNaCl transportEffect of cyanideLumen-negative potential differenceSodium chloride transportLuminal perfusateTubular fluidNaCl absorptionTwo-thirdsTubulesPotential differenceChloride transportActive transportPerfusate
1985
Mechanism of basolateral membrane H+/OH-/HCO-3 transport in the rat proximal convoluted tubule. A sodium-coupled electrogenic process.
Alpern RJ. Mechanism of basolateral membrane H+/OH-/HCO-3 transport in the rat proximal convoluted tubule. A sodium-coupled electrogenic process. The Journal Of General Physiology 1985, 86: 613-636. PMID: 2999293, PMCID: PMC2228817, DOI: 10.1085/jgp.86.5.613.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsUnits/minPeritubular pHHigh extracellular potassium concentrationCell pHSodium concentrationPotassium concentrationExtracellular potassium concentrationBasolateral membranePeritubular potassium concentrationCell depolarizationMeq/Sodium removalCell acidificationTubulesPeritubular fluidTotal absenceSitCellsRatsMinSodium
1984
Bicarbonate-water interactions in the rat proximal convoluted tubule. An effect of volume flux on active proton secretion.
Alpern RJ. Bicarbonate-water interactions in the rat proximal convoluted tubule. An effect of volume flux on active proton secretion. The Journal Of General Physiology 1984, 84: 753-770. PMID: 6096481, PMCID: PMC2228763, DOI: 10.1085/jgp.84.5.753.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
1983
Flow dependence of proximal tubular bicarbonate absorption
Alpern RJ, Cogan MG, Rector FC. Flow dependence of proximal tubular bicarbonate absorption. American Journal Of Physiology 1983, 245: f478-f484. PMID: 6414312, DOI: 10.1152/ajprenal.1983.245.4.f478.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLuminal bicarbonate concentrationBicarbonate absorptionFlow-dependent increaseFlow-dependent decreaseProximal convoluted tubulesBicarbonate concentrationFlow-induced increaseFlow-dependent changesConvoluted tubulesX minPmol xStimulationProton secretionTubulesPerfusion rateMaximal rateObserved stimulationMinEffects of extracellular fluid volume and plasma bicarbonate concentration on proximal acidification in the rat.
Alpern RJ, Cogan MG, Rector FC. Effects of extracellular fluid volume and plasma bicarbonate concentration on proximal acidification in the rat. Journal Of Clinical Investigation 1983, 71: 736-746. PMID: 6826733, PMCID: PMC436924, DOI: 10.1172/jci110821.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNet bicarbonate absorptionExtracellular fluid volumeVolume-expanded ratsLuminal bicarbonate concentrationPlasma bicarbonate concentrationBicarbonate absorptionVolume statusFluid volumeBicarbonate concentrationProton secretionExtracellular fluid volume statusBicarbonate permeabilityFluid volume statusPeritubular bicarbonate concentrationsProximal acidificationHydropenic ratsRatsAcidotic ratsSecretionAbove inhibitionLuminal compositionAlkalosisVolume expansionTubulesMM bicarbonate