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
Neuronal nitric oxide synthase is expressed in principal cell of collecting duct
Wang X, Lu M, Gao Y, Papapetropoulos A, Sessa W, Wang W. Neuronal nitric oxide synthase is expressed in principal cell of collecting duct. American Journal Of Physiology 1998, 275: f395-f399. PMID: 9729512, DOI: 10.1152/ajprenal.1998.275.3.f395.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNeuronal nitric oxide synthaseEndothelial nitric oxide synthasePresence of nNOSNitric oxide synthaseOxide synthasePrincipal cellsImmunocytochemical studyPresence of mRNART-PCR techniqueRat neuronal nitric oxide synthaseNegative immunostainingNNOS antibodyRat CCDRat kidneyImmunocytochemical methodsRT-PCRImmunoreactivityRatsDietCellsLight microscopyDuctSynthaseGene-specific primersKidneyReaction of nitric oxide with superoxide inhibits basolateral K+ channels in the rat CCD
Lu M, Wang W. Reaction of nitric oxide with superoxide inhibits basolateral K+ channels in the rat CCD. American Journal Of Physiology 1998, 275: c309-c316. PMID: 9688863, DOI: 10.1152/ajpcell.1998.275.1.c309.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsCell MembraneCyclic GMPDitiocarbIn Vitro TechniquesKidney CortexKidney Tubules, CollectingMembrane PotentialsNitratesNitric OxideNitroprussidePatch-Clamp TechniquesPenicillaminePotassium ChannelsPotassium Channels, Calcium-ActivatedPyrogallolRatsRats, Sprague-DawleySmall-Conductance Calcium-Activated Potassium ChannelsS-Nitroso-N-AcetylpenicillamineSuperoxidesConceptsNitric oxideInhibitory effectChannel activityPatch-clamp techniqueCGMP-dependent pathwayMicroM SNAPRat CCDCGMP productionNO donorRat kidneyControl valuesMM TironIntracellular scavengerExogenous cGMPSuperoxide dismutaseOpen probabilityControl conditionHigh concentrationsDiethyldithiocarbamic acidDonorsKidneyNitric 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 metabolitesCytochrome 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