2021
Restoration of proximal tubule flow-activated transport prevents cyst growth in polycystic kidney disease
Du Z, Tian X, Ma M, Somlo S, Weinstein AM, Wang T. Restoration of proximal tubule flow-activated transport prevents cyst growth in polycystic kidney disease. JCI Insight 2021, 6: e146041. PMID: 33886508, PMCID: PMC8262298, DOI: 10.1172/jci.insight.146041.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsGlomerular filtration rateGlomerulotubular balanceRenal cyst formationCyst formationReceptor 1 antagonistPolycystic kidney diseaseKidney weightUntreated miceDA1 antagonistControl miceKidney diseaseFiltration rateFractional reabsorptionCystic indexMouse modelCyst growthConditional KOHCO3- absorptionHeterozygous miceSame antagonistsMicePT transportAntagonistEpithelial ciliaHCO3- transport
2017
Regulation of glomerulotubular balance: flow-activated proximal tubule function
Wang T, Weinbaum S, Weinstein A. Regulation of glomerulotubular balance: flow-activated proximal tubule function. Pflügers Archiv - European Journal Of Physiology 2017, 469: 643-654. PMID: 28271233, PMCID: PMC6162058, DOI: 10.1007/s00424-017-1960-8.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNa/H exchanger isoform 3Proximal tubulesTubule functionIntracellular Ca2+ signalingProximal tubule transportMammalian proximal tubuleAcid-base transportersProximal tubule functionRegulation of sodiumCa2+ signalingHCO3- absorptionStimulate Na+Tubule transportMicropuncture studiesSolute reabsorptionPeritubular membraneBrush border membraneBrush border microvilliGlomerulotubular balanceHCO3- transportIsoform 3Flow velocity changesTubulesRegulatory mechanismsTransporter availability
2011
DOPAMINE MODULATES FLOW‐DEPENDENT TRANSPORT BY NHE3, BUT NOT H+‐ATPASE, IN MOUSE PROXIMAL TUBULES
Du Z, Gotoh N, Weinbaum S, Weinstein A, Wang T. DOPAMINE MODULATES FLOW‐DEPENDENT TRANSPORT BY NHE3, BUT NOT H+‐ATPASE, IN MOUSE PROXIMAL TUBULES. The FASEB Journal 2011, 25: 1041.18-1041.18. DOI: 10.1096/fasebj.25.1_supplement.1041.18.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchEffects of DAProtein kinase A inhibitor H89Proximal tubules in vitroPKA-mediated mechanismProximal tubule transportReabsorption of fluidTubules in vitroHCO3- absorptionLuminal perfusion rateTubule transportJHCO3Cl- transportProximal tubulesNHE3Perfusion rateDopamineSCH23390JNaPresence of DAInhibitory effectSignaling mechanismsH+-ATPaseDA1No effectFlow-dependent transport
2006
Flow-activated transport events along the nephron
Wang T. Flow-activated transport events along the nephron. Current Opinion In Nephrology & Hypertension 2006, 15: 530-536. PMID: 16914967, DOI: 10.1097/01.mnh.0000242180.46362.c4.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBrush-border microvilliProximal tubulesCultured proximal tubule cellsProximal tubules in vitroGlomerular filtration rateProximal tubule cellsBrush-borderH-ATPase activityTubules in vitroNHE3 activityHCO3- absorptionENOS translocationTubule cellsFiltration rateMg2+ transportReceptor localizationSignal transduction mechanismsH-ATPaseHormonal regulationCa2+NephronTubulesResponse to flowTransduction mechanismsIntact actin cytoskeletonUse of transgenic mice in acid-base balance studies.
Cantone A, Wang T, Pica A, Simeoni M, Capasso G. Use of transgenic mice in acid-base balance studies. Journal Of Nephrology 2006, 19 Suppl 9: s121-7. PMID: 16736435.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAcid-Base EquilibriumAcid-Base ImbalanceAnimalsCation Transport ProteinsDisease Models, AnimalDNAGene ExpressionKidney TubulesMembrane ProteinsMiceMice, TransgenicNitric Oxide SynthaseSodium-Bicarbonate SymportersSodium-Hydrogen Exchanger 1Sodium-Hydrogen Exchanger 3Sodium-Hydrogen ExchangersConceptsNitric oxide synthaseAcid-base statusNa+/H+ exchangeBody acid-base statusTransgenic miceFunction of pendrinProximal tubule transportTransepithelial HCO3- absorptionPotassium-chloride cotransporterEndothelial isoform of nitric oxide synthaseIsoform of nitric oxide synthaseSubunit expression levelsKnockout animal modelsApical NHE3Basolateral NHE1HCO3- absorptionNa+/HCO3- cotransporterNatriuretic responseRegulation of acid-base balanceTubule transportDistal nephronProximal tubulesRenal diseaseChloride channelsAscending limb
2005
Axial flow modulates proximal tubule NHE3 and H-ATPase activities by changing microvillus bending moments
Du Z, Yan Q, Duan Y, Weinbaum S, Weinstein A, Wang T. Axial flow modulates proximal tubule NHE3 and H-ATPase activities by changing microvillus bending moments. American Journal Of Physiology. Renal Physiology 2005, 290: f289-f296. PMID: 16144961, DOI: 10.1152/ajprenal.00255.2005.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsProximal tubules in vitroHCO3- absorptionTubules in vitroBrush-border microvilliHCO3- permeabilityH(+)-ATPase inhibitor bafilomycinInhibition of NHE3Proximal tubule NHE3Transepithelial potential differenceH-ATPase activityLuminal cell membraneH(+)-ATPaseTransepithelial PDNa+ absorptionParacellular permeabilityH(+)-ATPase activityInhibitor EIPAMembrane transport activityProximal tubulesHCO3- reabsorptionNHE3HCO3- transportH-ATPaseBicarbonate transportPermeability changes
2000
Defective fluid and HCO3 − absorption in proximal tubule of neuronal nitric oxide synthase-knockout mice
Wang T, Inglis F, Kalb R. Defective fluid and HCO3 − absorption in proximal tubule of neuronal nitric oxide synthase-knockout mice. American Journal Of Physiology. Renal Physiology 2000, 279: f518-f524. PMID: 10966931, DOI: 10.1152/ajprenal.2000.279.3.f518.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAcid-Base EquilibriumAnimalsBicarbonatesBiological TransportBlood Gas AnalysisBody FluidsElectrolytesEnzyme InhibitorsInjections, IntravenousKidney Tubules, ProximalMiceMice, Inbred C57BLMice, KnockoutNG-Nitroarginine Methyl EsterNitric Oxide SynthaseNitric Oxide Synthase Type IPotassiumSodiumConceptsNNOS knockout miceWild-type miceL-NAMEProximal tubulesMetabolic acidosisAbsorption of fluidDecreased absorption of fluidBlood pressureIncreased mean blood pressureResponse to L-NAMEWild-type control animalsFluid absorptionAdministration of L-NAMEIn situ microperfusionProximal tubule transportNeuronal nitric oxide synthaseLuminal perfusion solutionMean blood pressureRenal clearance techniquesNitric oxide synthaseRates of HCO(3)(-Urinary Na(+HCO3- absorptionRegulation of acid-base balanceTubule transport