2001
Ca2+ mediates the effect of inhibition of Na+-K+-ATPase on the basolateral K+ channels in the rat CCD
Wei Y, Lu M, Wang W. Ca2+ mediates the effect of inhibition of Na+-K+-ATPase on the basolateral K+ channels in the rat CCD. American Journal Of Physiology - Cell Physiology 2001, 280: c920-c928. PMID: 11245609, DOI: 10.1152/ajpcell.2001.280.4.c920.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsBenzylaminesBiological TransportCalciumCalcium-Calmodulin-Dependent Protein KinasesDose-Response Relationship, DrugEnzyme InhibitorsFemaleIon Channel GatingIonomycinIonophoresKidney Tubules, CollectingMaleMembrane PotentialsNaphthalenesNG-Nitroarginine Methyl EsterNitratesPotassium ChannelsProtein Kinase CRatsRats, Sprague-DawleySodium-Potassium-Exchanging ATPaseSpecific Pathogen-Free OrganismsStrophanthidinSulfonamidesSuperoxidesConceptsNitro-L-arginine methyl esterIntracellular Ca2Inhibitory effectNM Ca2Nitric oxideChannel activityEffects of strophanthidinKN-93KN-62Protein kinase CCalphostin CEffect of inhibitionCalmodulin-dependent kinase IICell-attached patchesExtracellular Ca2Rat CCDKinase CMicroM ionomycinRat kidneyMechanism of Ca2High concentrationsStrophanthidinCa2Methyl esterKinase II
1998
Nitric oxide increases the activity of the apical 70-pS K+ channel in TAL of rat kidney
Lu M, Wang X, Wang W. Nitric oxide increases the activity of the apical 70-pS K+ channel in TAL of rat kidney. American Journal Of Physiology 1998, 274: f946-f950. PMID: 9612333, DOI: 10.1152/ajprenal.1998.274.5.f946.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsThick ascending limbNitric oxide synthaseNitric oxideRat kidneyL-NAMEL-NAME-induced inhibitionL-arginine methyl esterChannel activityMedullary thick ascending limbEffect of NOEffect of SNAPMM L-argininePatch-clamp techniqueCGMP-dependent pathwayD-NAMECell-attached patchesAngiotensin IIMicroM SNAPNOS activityOxide synthaseL-arginineAscending limbHenle's loopNO donorCGMP concentration
1997
Nitric Oxide Links the Apical Na+ Transport to the Basolateral K+ Conductance in the Rat Cortical Collecting Duct
Lu M, Giebisch G, Wang W. Nitric Oxide Links the Apical Na+ Transport to the Basolateral K+ Conductance in the Rat Cortical Collecting Duct. The Journal Of General Physiology 1997, 110: 717-726. PMID: 9382898, PMCID: PMC2229403, DOI: 10.1085/jgp.110.6.717.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAmilorideAnimalsAnti-Arrhythmia AgentsBiological TransportCalciumCyclic GMPDiureticsEnzyme InhibitorsKidney Tubules, CollectingNG-Nitroarginine Methyl EsterNitric OxideNitric Oxide SynthasePatch-Clamp TechniquesPenicillaminePotassiumPotassium ChannelsRatsRats, Sprague-DawleyS-Nitroso-N-AcetylpenicillamineSodiumSodium ChannelsSpecific Pathogen-Free OrganismsConceptsEffects of amilorideIntracellular Ca2Cell-attached patchesControl valuesChannel activityRat cortical collecting ductsNO-cGMP dependent pathwayNitric oxide synthaseFree bath solutionCortical collecting ductsNa/H exchangerPatch-clamp techniqueAddition of SNAPMicroM benzamilOxide synthaseChannel blockersFura-2MicroM amilorideExtracellular Ca2Rat CCDRemoval of Ca2Clamp techniqueNeuronal formCollecting ductsRat kidneyPhospholipase A2 is involved in mediating the effect of extracellular Ca2+ on apical K+ channels in rat TAL
Wang W, Lu M, Balazy M, Hebert S. Phospholipase A2 is involved in mediating the effect of extracellular Ca2+ on apical K+ channels in rat TAL. American Journal Of Physiology 1997, 273: f421-f429. PMID: 9321915, DOI: 10.1152/ajprenal.1997.273.3.f421.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsCalciumEstrenesFluorescent DyesFura-2GadoliniumHydroxyeicosatetraenoic AcidsKidney CortexKidney MedullaKineticsLoop of HenleMembrane PotentialsPatch-Clamp TechniquesPhosphodiesterase InhibitorsPhospholipases APhospholipases A2Potassium ChannelsPyrrolidinonesRatsRats, Sprague-DawleyTime FactorsConceptsThick ascending limbMicroM Gd3Phospholipase A2Extracellular Ca2Rat thick ascending limbAddition of thapsigarginEffects of stimulationInflux of Ca2Channel activityPatch-clamp techniquePhospholipase CCell-attached patchesMicroM gadoliniumFura-2Ascending limbFluorescent sodium indicatorIntracellular Ca2Rat kidneyInhibitory effectAcetoxymethyl esterInhibitionStimulationCa2Signaling mechanismSodium indicator
1996
Effect of angiotensin II on the apical K+ channel in the thick ascending limb of the rat kidney.
Lu M, Zhu Y, Balazy M, Reddy K, Falck J, Wang W. Effect of angiotensin II on the apical K+ channel in the thick ascending limb of the rat kidney. The Journal Of General Physiology 1996, 108: 537-547. PMID: 8972391, PMCID: PMC2229337, DOI: 10.1085/jgp.108.6.537.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAngiotensin IIAnimalsCell MembraneCytochrome P-450 Enzyme InhibitorsDose-Response Relationship, DrugEnzyme InhibitorsFatty Acids, UnsaturatedHydroxyeicosatetraenoic AcidsIn Vitro TechniquesLoop of HenleNaphthalenesNG-Nitroarginine Methyl EsterPatch-Clamp TechniquesPenicillaminePotassium Channel BlockersPotassium ChannelsRatsRats, Sprague-DawleyS-Nitroso-N-AcetylpenicillamineSodiumConceptsEffect of AIIThick ascending limbAngiotensin IIControl valuesInhibitory effectChannel activityAscending limbRat kidneyL-arginine methyl esterArachidonic acidStimulatory effectExogenous nitric oxide donorNM angiotensin IIMicroM NG-nitroNitric oxide synthaseMajor AA metaboliteNitric oxide donorMicroM calphostin CPatch-clamp techniqueP450-dependent pathwayL-NAMENG-nitroCell-attached patchesOxide synthaseP450 metabolitesProtein kinase C stimulates the small-conductance K+ channel in the basolateral membrane of the CCD
Lu M, Wang W. Protein kinase C stimulates the small-conductance K+ channel in the basolateral membrane of the CCD. American Journal Of Physiology 1996, 271: f1045-f1051. PMID: 8945999, DOI: 10.1152/ajprenal.1996.271.5.f1045.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsProtein kinase CCalphostin COkadaic acidKinase CEffect of PKCEffect of okadaicStimulator of PKCChannel activityBasolateral membraneExogenous protein kinase CCell-attached patchesMicroM okadaic acidNM calphostin CNitric oxide synthasesProtein phosphataseMembrane-delimited actionDirect phosphorylationPKC effectsCytochrome P-450 metabolites mediate extracellular Ca(2+)-induced inhibition of apical K+ channels in the TAL
Wang W, Lu M, Hebert S. Cytochrome P-450 metabolites mediate extracellular Ca(2+)-induced inhibition of apical K+ channels in the TAL. American Journal Of Physiology 1996, 271: c103-c111. PMID: 8760035, DOI: 10.1152/ajpcell.1996.271.1.c103.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdenosine TriphosphateAnimalsCalciumCell MembraneCytochrome P-450 Enzyme SystemExtracellular SpaceFatty Acids, UnsaturatedIn Vitro TechniquesLoop of HenleNeomycinPatch-Clamp TechniquesPotassium Channel BlockersPotassium ChannelsProtein Kinase CRatsRats, Sprague-DawleyTetradecanoylphorbol AcetateConceptsThick ascending limbCell-attached patchesChannel activityProtein kinase CCytochrome PArachidonic acidControl valuesInhibitory effectPatch-clamp techniqueEffects of neomycinCalphostin CMicroM neomycinExtracellular Ca2Ascending limbAddition of phorbolRat kidneyChannel open probabilityTAL tubulesNM calphostin CInhibition of PKCNitric oxide regulates the low-conductance K+ channel in basolateral membrane of cortical collecting duct
Lu M, Wang W. Nitric oxide regulates the low-conductance K+ channel in basolateral membrane of cortical collecting duct. American Journal Of Physiology 1996, 270: c1336-c1342. PMID: 8967433, DOI: 10.1152/ajpcell.1996.270.5.c1336.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNitric oxide synthaseCGMP-dependent pathwayL-NAMEL-NIOChannel activityL-arginine methyl esterExogenous nitric oxide donorOutward slope conductanceSlope conductanceNitric oxide donorPatch-clamp techniqueCell-attached patchesInward slope conductanceOxide synthaseBasolateral membraneSodium nitroprussideOxide donorRat kidneyNitric oxideIntermediate conductanceInhibitory effectEffect of NOTetraethylammonium chlorideMicroM NCyclic monophosphate
1995
Effect of arachidonic acid on activity of the apical K+ channel in the thick ascending limb of the rat kidney.
Wang W, Lu M. Effect of arachidonic acid on activity of the apical K+ channel in the thick ascending limb of the rat kidney. The Journal Of General Physiology 1995, 106: 727-743. PMID: 8576704, PMCID: PMC2229275, DOI: 10.1085/jgp.106.4.727.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsThick ascending limbEffect of AAMicroM arachidonic acidArachidonic acidInhibitory effectAscending limbChannel activityAction of AARat kidneyMedullary thick ascending limbCytochrome P450 metabolic pathwayCytochrome P450 metabolitesPatch-clamp techniqueCell-attached patchesMicroM indomethacinP450 metabolitesMicroM linoleic acidStimulatory effectMetabolic pathwaysMain metaboliteKidneySpecific inhibitorLinoleic acidPredominant typeLimb