1997
Media acidification inhibits TGF beta-mediated growth suppression in cultured rabbit proximal tubule cells.
Tovbin D, Franch HA, Alpern RJ, Preisig PA. Media acidification inhibits TGF beta-mediated growth suppression in cultured rabbit proximal tubule cells. Proceedings Of The Association Of American Physicians 1997, 109: 572-9. PMID: 9394419.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDirect antiproliferative effectRabbit proximal tubule cellsProximal tubule cellsAntiproliferative effectsGrowth-suppressive effectsMetabolic acidosisCultured rabbit proximal tubule cellsTubule cellsChronic metabolic acidosisInhibits cell cycle progressionRenal functionRenal growthMitogen-stimulated cellsRenal epithelial cellsProgressive lossHyperplasiaHypertrophyCell cycle progressionEpithelial cellsPrimary culturesPRB phosphorylationAcidosisEGF-induced phosphorylationGrowth suppressionCycle progression
1995
Involvement of pRB family in TGF beta-dependent epithelial cell hypertrophy.
Franch HA, Shay JW, Alpern RJ, Preisig PA. Involvement of pRB family in TGF beta-dependent epithelial cell hypertrophy. Journal Of Cell Biology 1995, 129: 245-254. PMID: 7698989, PMCID: PMC2120382, DOI: 10.1083/jcb.129.1.245.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsAntigens, Polyomavirus TransformingBlotting, NorthernCell CycleCell DivisionCell LineCells, CulturedEpidermal Growth FactorEpithelial CellsEpitheliumGene ExpressionHumansHypertrophyKidneyKidney TubulesKineticsOncogene Proteins, ViralPapillomavirus E7 ProteinsPhosphorylationProto-Oncogene Proteins c-fosRabbitsRatsRecombinant ProteinsRepressor ProteinsRetinoblastoma ProteinRNA, MessengerTransfectionTransforming Growth Factor betaTumor Suppressor Protein p53ConceptsEpithelial cell hypertrophyNRK-52E cellsCell hypertrophyHPV16 E6TGF betaSV40 large T antigenC-fos mRNA abundanceGrowth factor beta 1SV40 large T antigen expressionLarge T antigenLarge T antigen expressionMechanisms of hypertrophyRenal cell hypertrophyRabbit proximal tubuleActive pRbT-antigen expressionRenal functionT antigenRenal hypertrophyAntigen expressionEpidermal growth factorEGF-induced increaseProximal tubulesHypertrophyHPV16 E7
1994
Effect of glucocorticoids on renal cortical NHE-3 and NHE-1 mRNA
Baum M, Moe OW, Gentry DL, Alpern RJ. Effect of glucocorticoids on renal cortical NHE-3 and NHE-1 mRNA. American Journal Of Physiology 1994, 267: f437-f442. PMID: 8092257, DOI: 10.1152/ajprenal.1994.267.3.f437.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNHE-3 mRNA abundanceProximal tubulesNHE-3NHE-1MRNA abundanceChronic systemic administrationAdministration of dexamethasoneEffects of glucocorticoidsProximal tubule acidificationNHE-1 mRNAUnits/minChronic dexamethasoneTubule acidificationAcute increaseAntiporter activitySystemic administrationGlucocorticoid deficiencyIntravenous administrationBicarbonate absorptionMicrograms/DexamethasoneAntiporter isoformsDexamethasone occursRenal brush-border membrane vesiclesAdministration
1993
Renin expression in renal proximal tubule.
Moe OW, Ujiie K, Star RA, Miller RT, Widell J, Alpern RJ, Henrich WL. Renin expression in renal proximal tubule. Journal Of Clinical Investigation 1993, 91: 774-779. PMID: 7680667, PMCID: PMC288027, DOI: 10.1172/jci116296.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsBase SequenceBlotting, SouthernCells, CulturedCloning, MolecularColforsinEnalaprilIn Vitro TechniquesIsoproterenolKidney Tubules, ProximalKineticsMaleMolecular Sequence DataMuscle, Smooth, VascularOligodeoxyribonucleotidesPoly APolymerase Chain ReactionRabbitsRatsRats, Sprague-DawleyReninRNARNA, MessengerTranscription, GeneticConceptsProximal tubule cellsCultured proximal tubule cellsRenin-angiotensin systemProximal tubulesRenal proximal tubulesTubule cellsRenin activityLocal renin-angiotensin systemPrimary culturesPresence of reninRabbit proximal tubule cellsAngiotensin-converting enzymeMammalian renal proximal tubulePrevious immunohistochemical studiesSynthesized reninAngiotensin receptorsAngiotensin IIRenin contentPolymerase chain reactionRenin expressionImmunohistochemical studyM isoproterenolM forskolinNormal ratsRenin mRNA
1992
Long-term activation of protein kinase c causes chronic Na/H antiporter stimulation in cultured proximal tubule cells.
Horie S, Moe O, Miller RT, Alpern RJ. Long-term activation of protein kinase c causes chronic Na/H antiporter stimulation in cultured proximal tubule cells. Journal Of Clinical Investigation 1992, 89: 365-372. PMID: 1310692, PMCID: PMC442861, DOI: 10.1172/jci115594.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNa/H antiporter activityProximal tubule cellsCultured proximal tubule cellsLong-term activationTubule cellsProtein kinase CShort-term activationDose-dependent increaseKinase CActivity 24 hActinomycin DAntiporter activityNa/H antiporterChronic conditionsTwo- to threefold increaseAcute increaseEffect of phorbolProtein kinase C activationChronic effectsTransient increaseMicroM cycloheximidePersistent increaseAlpha-PMAKinase C activationChronic regulator
1991
Differential regulation of Na/H antiporter by acid in renal epithelial cells and fibroblasts.
Moe OW, Miller RT, Horie S, Cano A, Preisig PA, Alpern RJ. Differential regulation of Na/H antiporter by acid in renal epithelial cells and fibroblasts. Journal Of Clinical Investigation 1991, 88: 1703-1708. PMID: 1658050, PMCID: PMC295708, DOI: 10.1172/jci115487.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNa/H antiporter activityRenal tubule cellsNa/H antiporterMCT cellsRenal epithelial cellsTubule cellsCell linesCultured renal tubule cellsEpithelial cellsMRNA abundanceOpossum kidney cell lineChronic metabolic acidosisAcid preincubationTubule cell lineRat renal cortexH antiporterAntiporter activityUnderlying molecular mechanismsDifferential regulationMetabolic acidosisRenal cortexAcidotic environmentAcid feedingAdaptive increaseKidney cell lineInhibition of Na(+)-independent H+ pump by Na(+)-induced changes in cell Ca2+.
Hays SR, Alpern RJ. Inhibition of Na(+)-independent H+ pump by Na(+)-induced changes in cell Ca2+. The Journal Of General Physiology 1991, 98: 791-813. PMID: 1660062, PMCID: PMC2229082, DOI: 10.1085/jgp.98.4.791.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCell pH recoveryCell Ca2PH recoveryAcid loadPump activityRenal outer medullaryDelayed activationCell acidificationRapid cell acidificationUnits/minApical membraneCell pHSustained elevationFura-2Outer medullaryExtracellular Ca2Inner stripeIntracellular Ca2Steady-state cell pHSustained increaseDimethyl-BAPTAInitial suppressionSpike increasePhysiologic ratesMicrofilament-disrupting agent
1990
Apical and basolateral membrane H+ extrusion mechanisms in inner stripe of rabbit outer medullary collecting duct
Hays SR, Alpern RJ. Apical and basolateral membrane H+ extrusion mechanisms in inner stripe of rabbit outer medullary collecting duct. American Journal Of Physiology 1990, 259: f628-f635. PMID: 2171359, DOI: 10.1152/ajprenal.1990.259.4.f628.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsUnits/minPHi recoveryInner stripeAcid loadInitial control levelsSCH 28080Luminal Sch-28080ATPase inhibitorBasolateral membraneTriphasic responseExtrusion mechanismSlow alkalinizationRate of alkalinizationControl levelsCell acidificationRabbitsInhibitorsDuctTotal absenceInitial rateAlkalinizationN-ethylmaleimideRecoveryMinPreincubation in acid medium increases Na/H antiporter activity in cultured renal proximal tubule cells.
Horie S, Moe O, Tejedor A, Alpern RJ. Preincubation in acid medium increases Na/H antiporter activity in cultured renal proximal tubule cells. Proceedings Of The National Academy Of Sciences Of The United States Of America 1990, 87: 4742-4745. PMID: 2162055, PMCID: PMC54193, DOI: 10.1073/pnas.87.12.4742.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNa/H antiporter activityProximal tubule cellsTubule cellsCultured renal proximal tubule cellsCultured proximal tubule cellsRenal proximal tubule cellsPreincubation of fibroblastsExtracellular fluidAntiporter activityChronic acidosisAcidotic environmentCO2/HCO3Small inhibitionPreincubationPreincubation mediumAddition of cycloheximideCell acidificationAcid preincubationPresent studyProtein synthesisCellsAcidosisActivityEpitheliumBasolateral 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
1988
Regulation of cell pH by ambient bicarbonate, carbon dioxide tension, and pH in the rabbit proximal convoluted tubule.
Krapf R, Berry CA, Alpern RJ, Rector FC. Regulation of cell pH by ambient bicarbonate, carbon dioxide tension, and pH in the rabbit proximal convoluted tubule. Journal Of Clinical Investigation 1988, 81: 381-389. PMID: 3123519, PMCID: PMC329580, DOI: 10.1172/jci113330.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
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 Research
1986
Electrogenic sodium/bicarbonate cotransport in rabbit renal cortical basolateral membrane vesicles.
Akiba T, Alpern RJ, Eveloff J, Calamina J, Warnock DG. Electrogenic sodium/bicarbonate cotransport in rabbit renal cortical basolateral membrane vesicles. Journal Of Clinical Investigation 1986, 78: 1472-1478. PMID: 3782468, PMCID: PMC423898, DOI: 10.1172/jci112738.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMembrane vesiclesBasolateral membrane vesiclesSodium uptakePotassium diffusion potentialBicarbonate cotransporterSaturable stimulationSodium/bicarbonate cotransporterVesiclesRabbit renal cortexProteinDisulfonic stilbeneBicarbonate transportPresence of bicarbonateUptakeKinetic analysisRenal cortex
1984
Increased Vmax for Na+/H+ antiporter activity in proximal tubule brush border vesicles from rabbits with metabolic acidosis
Tsai CJ, Ives HE, Alpern RJ, Yee VJ, Warnock DG, Rector FC. Increased Vmax for Na+/H+ antiporter activity in proximal tubule brush border vesicles from rabbits with metabolic acidosis. American Journal Of Physiology 1984, 247: f339-f343. PMID: 6087681, DOI: 10.1152/ajprenal.1984.247.2.f339.Peer-Reviewed Original Research