2023
High dietary K+ intake inhibits proximal tubule transport
Wang T, Liu T, Xu S, Frindt G, Weinstein A, Palmer L. High dietary K+ intake inhibits proximal tubule transport. American Journal Of Physiology. Renal Physiology 2023, 325: f224-f234. PMID: 37318989, PMCID: PMC10396284, DOI: 10.1152/ajprenal.00013.2023.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsGlomerular filtration rateFree-flow micropunctureUrine volumeFractional excretion of Na<sup>+</sup>Proximal tubulesFiltration rateFractional NaNephron segmentsExcretion of Na<sup>+</sup>Dietary K<sup>+</sup>NHE3 protein expressionExchanger isoform 3Increased urine volumeIncreased fractional excretionVolume reabsorptionAbsolute NaKidney functionProtein expressionIsoform 3PT transportAnesthetized animalsReabsorptionWestern blottingRatsExcretionHigh Dietary K Intake Inhibits Proximal Tubule Transport and Reduces GFR
Wang T, Liu T, Xu S, Frindt G, Palmer L, Weinstein A. High Dietary K Intake Inhibits Proximal Tubule Transport and Reduces GFR. Physiology 2023, 38: 5731363. DOI: 10.1152/physiol.2023.38.s1.5731363.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchGlomerular filtration rateReduced glomerular filtration rateK + excretionProximal tubulesTubular fluidConnecting tubuleUrine volumeTreated ratsNephron segmentsReduction of glomerular filtration rateProximal tubule transportLengths of proximal tubulesDistal nephron segmentsProximal nephron segmentsFree-flow micropunctureNa + absorptionHK intakeIncreased FENaTubule transportFractional deliveryFiltration rateKidney functionIncreased secretionFluid absorptionFITC-inulin
2021
Sex difference in kidney electrolyte transport III: Impact of low K intake on thiazide-sensitive cation excretion in male and female mice
Xu S, Li J, Yang L, Wang CJ, Liu T, Weinstein AM, Palmer LG, Wang T. Sex difference in kidney electrolyte transport III: Impact of low K intake on thiazide-sensitive cation excretion in male and female mice. Pflügers Archiv - European Journal Of Physiology 2021, 473: 1749-1760. PMID: 34455480, PMCID: PMC8528772, DOI: 10.1007/s00424-021-02611-5.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsGlomerular filtration rateFemale miceUrine volumeNaCl cotransporterLow K intakeMeasurement of functionSex differencesNatriuretic responseFractional excretionK intakeTransport protein expressionFiltration rateNCC abundanceNCC expressionRenal clearanceDistal nephronLK dietCation excretionPlasma KNCC proteinNKCC2 expressionWestern blottingProtein expressionMiceFENaRestoration 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
2020
Sex Difference In Kidney Electrolyte Transport III: Impact of Low K intake on Thiazide‐Sensitive Cation Excretion in Male and Female Mice
Xu S, Li J, Yang L, Wang C, Liu T, Weinstein A, Palmer L, Wang T. Sex Difference In Kidney Electrolyte Transport III: Impact of Low K intake on Thiazide‐Sensitive Cation Excretion in Male and Female Mice. The FASEB Journal 2020, 34: 1-1. DOI: 10.1096/fasebj.2020.34.s1.04495.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchNa-Cl co-transporterNa/H exchanger isoform 3Glomerular filtration rateFemale miceHigh K intakeUrine volumeENaC protein expressionCation excretionDietary potassium intakeLow K intakeIncreased Na transportSex differencesNCC abundanceThiazide-sensitiveNCC expressionNa/H exchangeNa reabsorptionNHE2 expressionPotassium intakeNCC proteinDistal nephronNCC activityK intakeFiltration rateMale mice
2019
Sex difference in kidney electrolyte transport II: impact of K+ intake on thiazide-sensitive cation excretion in male and female mice
Li J, Xu S, Yang L, Yang J, Wang CJ, Weinstein AM, Palmer LG, Wang T. Sex difference in kidney electrolyte transport II: impact of K+ intake on thiazide-sensitive cation excretion in male and female mice. American Journal Of Physiology. Renal Physiology 2019, 317: f967-f977. PMID: 31390232, PMCID: PMC6843050, DOI: 10.1152/ajprenal.00125.2019.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHK dietCation excretionWT animalsFemale animalsMale animalsSex differencesRenal clearance experimentsGlomerular filtration rateR KO miceExchanger isoform 3Distal NaHK intakeWestern blot analysisFractional excretionUrine volumeFiltration rateFemale miceKO miceNHE3 abundanceClearance experimentsNCC abundanceLittle sex differenceKnockout miceENaC expressionExcretionImpact of High K Intake on Thiazide‐Sensitive Cation Excretion in Male and Female Wild‐type and AT1a Receptor Knockout Mice
Li J, Xu S, Wang C, Weinstein A, Palmer L, Wang T. Impact of High K Intake on Thiazide‐Sensitive Cation Excretion in Male and Female Wild‐type and AT1a Receptor Knockout Mice. The FASEB Journal 2019, 33: 864.4-864.4. DOI: 10.1096/fasebj.2019.33.1_supplement.864.4.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchNa/H exchanger isoform 3Na-Cl co-transporterFemale wild-typeGlomerular filtration rateKO miceCation excretionNa/H exchangeDistal NaAng IIUrine volumeFemale miceThiazide-sensitive Na-Cl co-transporterApical membrane of distal tubulesAT1a receptor knockout miceHK dietWild-typeResponse to high KAT1a-KO miceK + excretionReceptor knockout miceDistal nephron segmentsFemale KO miceGroups of miceRenal clearance experimentsAT1A KO
2017
Gender difference in kidney electrolyte transport. I. Role of AT1a receptor in thiazide-sensitive Na+-Cl− cotransporter activity and expression in male and female mice
Li J, Hatano R, Xu S, Wan L, Yang L, Weinstein AM, Palmer L, Wang T. Gender difference in kidney electrolyte transport. I. Role of AT1a receptor in thiazide-sensitive Na+-Cl− cotransporter activity and expression in male and female mice. American Journal Of Physiology. Renal Physiology 2017, 313: f505-f513. PMID: 28566500, PMCID: PMC5582908, DOI: 10.1152/ajprenal.00087.2017.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAngiotensin IIAnimalsDiuresisFemaleHydrochlorothiazideKidneyMaleMice, KnockoutNatriuresisPhenotypeProtein Serine-Threonine KinasesReceptor, Angiotensin, Type 1Receptors, DrugSex CharacteristicsSodium Chloride SymportersSodium-Hydrogen Exchanger 3Sodium-Hydrogen ExchangersSolute Carrier Family 12, Member 3ConceptsUrine volumeKO miceCotransporter activityRenal clearance experimentsReceptor knockout miceGlomerular filtration rateBolus intravenous injectionDelivery of NaClNCC protein expressionGender differencesFiltration rateFemale miceAT1A receptorClearance experimentsKO animalsIntravenous injectionNCC expressionDistal nephronFractional NaKnockout miceMale KOProximal tubulesHCTZMiceNHE3 expression
2012
Identification of renin signaling as a blood pressure modifying mechanism in soluble guanylate cyclase α1-deficient mice
Buys E, Raher M, Kirby A, Mohd S, Baron D, Hayton S, Tainsh L, Sips P, Rauwerdink K, Tainsh R, Shakartzi H, Stevens C, Decaluwé K, da Gloria Rodrigues-Machado M, Malhotra R, Van de Voorde J, Wang T, Brouckaert P, Daly M, Bloch K. Identification of renin signaling as a blood pressure modifying mechanism in soluble guanylate cyclase α1-deficient mice. Nitric Oxide 2012, 27: s25-s26. DOI: 10.1016/j.niox.2012.04.093.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchRenin-angiotensin-aldosterone systemQuantitative trait lociRenin-angiotensin-aldosterone system signalingPlasma angiotensin II levelsEtiology of human hypertensionPlasma aldosterone levelsGlomerular filtration rateNitric oxideNO-cGMP signalingAngiotensin II levelsEndothelium-dependent vasorelaxationImpaired NO-cGMP signalingBlood urea nitrogenSubunit of soluble guanylate cyclaseAssociated with increased activitySoluble guanylate cyclaseImproving endothelium-dependent vasorelaxationRegulating blood pressureAldosterone levelsB6 miceMale F2 offspringNO-cGMPRenal functionUrinary volumeEssential hypertensionEffect of Acute Infusion of Low‐Molecular‐Weight Polyvinylpyrrolidone on Renal Function
Yan Q, Du Z, Wan L, Beck F, Giebisch G, Wang T. Effect of Acute Infusion of Low‐Molecular‐Weight Polyvinylpyrrolidone on Renal Function. The FASEB Journal 2012, 26: 1100.2-1100.2. DOI: 10.1096/fasebj.26.1_supplement.1100.2.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchBlood urea nitrogenGlomerular filtration rateNatriuretic effectRenal functionEffects of acute i.Reduced glomerular filtration rateProximal tubular absorptionLong-term administrationAlpha-1-microglobulin excretionPVP storage diseaseAlpha 1-microglobulinKaliuretic effectAcute i.Renal failureUrine volumeRenal injuryProximal tubulesFiltration rateRenal damageNephron segmentsMonocyte/macrophage systemInfusionClearance experimentsUrea nitrogenNa+ loss
2011
GENDER DIFFERENCE IN MODULATION OF ANGIOTENSIN II TYPE 2 RECEPTOR (AT2) FUNCTION AND EXPRESSION IN AT1A RECEPTOR‐DEFICIENT MICE
Yan Q, Wan L, Du Z, Gotoh N, Wang T. GENDER DIFFERENCE IN MODULATION OF ANGIOTENSIN II TYPE 2 RECEPTOR (AT2) FUNCTION AND EXPRESSION IN AT1A RECEPTOR‐DEFICIENT MICE. The FASEB Journal 2011, 25: 835.9-835.9. DOI: 10.1096/fasebj.25.1_supplement.835.9.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchGlomerular filtration rateAT2 receptorsUrine volumeProximal tubulesNull miceAngiotensin II type 2 receptorAT1a-/- miceMale null miceType 2 receptorExpression levelsAT1A+/+ miceAT2 inhibitorENaC expressionAT2 expressionKidneys of maleNatriuretic effectWT miceNa+ excretionRenal functionNa+ absorptionReal-time PCRFemale null micePD123319Renal clearanceFiltration rate
2009
Functional expression of the olfactory signaling system in the kidney
Pluznick JL, Zou DJ, Zhang X, Yan Q, Rodriguez-Gil DJ, Eisner C, Wells E, Greer CA, Wang T, Firestein S, Schnermann J, Caplan MJ. Functional expression of the olfactory signaling system in the kidney. Proceedings Of The National Academy Of Sciences Of The United States Of America 2009, 106: 2059-2064. PMID: 19174512, PMCID: PMC2644163, DOI: 10.1073/pnas.0812859106.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsGlomerular filtration ratePlasma renin levelsMacula densa cellsCOX-2 expressionRenal distal nephronOlfactory G-proteinMDS cell linesOlfactory receptorsRenin levelsRenin secretionFiltration rateNNOS activityTubuloglomerular feedbackDistal nephronOlfactory epitheliumRenal tubulesGFR regulationAdenylate cyclaseG proteinsCell linesSensory roleKidneyFunctional expressionOlfactionExpression
2008
Mouse model of type II Bartter's syndrome. I. Upregulation of thiazide-sensitive Na-Cl cotransport activity
Cantone A, Yang X, Yan Q, Giebisch G, Hebert SC, Wang T. Mouse model of type II Bartter's syndrome. I. Upregulation of thiazide-sensitive Na-Cl cotransport activity. American Journal Of Physiology. Renal Physiology 2008, 294: f1366-f1372. PMID: 18385266, DOI: 10.1152/ajprenal.00608.2007.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdaptation, PhysiologicalAmilorideAnimalsBartter SyndromeCation Transport ProteinsChloridesDisease Models, AnimalDiureticsEpithelial Sodium ChannelsFemaleFurosemideGlomerular Filtration RateHydrochlorothiazideLoop of HenleMaleMiceMice, Mutant StrainsPotassium Channels, Inwardly RectifyingPregnancySodiumSodium-Potassium-Chloride SymportersSolute Carrier Family 12, Member 1Up-RegulationConceptsThick ascending limbExcretion rateWhole kidney glomerular filtration rateKidney glomerular filtration rateFractional excretion rateFurosemide-induced incrementsGlomerular filtration rateType II Bartter's syndromeHyperprostaglandin E syndromeEffect of furosemideDistal nephron segmentsDistal convoluted tubuleExaggerated natriuresisROMK null miceNa excretionFiltration rateRenal saltAbsolute excretionBartter's syndromeE syndromeMouse modelClearance studiesConvoluted tubulesAscending limbNull miceThe olfactory isoform of adenylyl cyclase (AC3) in the renal macula densa serves as a key regulator of glomerular filtration rate
Pluznick J, Zou D, Zhang X, Yan Q, Rodriguez‐Gil D, Eisner C, Wells E, Greer C, Schnermann J, Wang T, Firestein S, Caplan M. The olfactory isoform of adenylyl cyclase (AC3) in the renal macula densa serves as a key regulator of glomerular filtration rate. The FASEB Journal 2008, 22: 761.12-761.12. DOI: 10.1096/fasebj.22.1_supplement.761.12.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchGlomerular filtration rateMacula densaTubuloglomerular feedbackFiltration rateEfferent arteriolar diametersRT-PCRPlasma renin concentrationRenal function studiesAdenylyl cyclaseWild-type littermatesOlfactory G-proteinOlfactory receptorsRenin concentrationRenin secretionArteriolar diameterOlfactory adenylyl cyclaseWestern blotMouse kidneyKidneyNon-olfactory tissuesRenal epitheliumG proteinsFunction studiesMiceKey regulator
2007
Functional Expression of Key Components of the Olfactory Receptor Signaling Pathway in the Distal Nephron
Pluznick J, Zhang X, Zou D, Yan Q, Wells E, Wang T, Firestein S, Caplan M. Functional Expression of Key Components of the Olfactory Receptor Signaling Pathway in the Distal Nephron. The FASEB Journal 2007, 21: a500-a500. DOI: 10.1096/fasebj.21.5.a500.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchGlomerular filtration rateMouse kidneyRenal function studiesMacula densa cellsWild-type littermatesNormal mouse kidneyOlfactory G-proteinOlfactory receptorsReceptor Signaling PathwayRenal functionFiltration rateDistal tubulesDistal nephronKidneyWestern blotTubule segmentsRT-PCRAdenylyl cyclaseMiceNon-olfactory tissuesPotential roleG proteinsSignaling pathwaysFunction studiesMD cellsBlocking angiotensin II type 2 receptor (AT2) induces diuresis and natriuresis in AT1A receptor‐deficient mice
Yan Q, Du Z, Duan Y, Weinbaum S, Weinstein A, Wang T. Blocking angiotensin II type 2 receptor (AT2) induces diuresis and natriuresis in AT1A receptor‐deficient mice. The FASEB Journal 2007, 21: a1246-a1246. DOI: 10.1096/fasebj.21.6.a1246-c.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchGlomerular filtration rateAT1A receptor-deficient miceReceptor-deficient miceUrine volumeAT2 receptorsNa+ excretionAngiotensin II type 2 receptorAdministration of PD123319Handling of Na+Type 2 receptorRenal handling of Na+Renin-angiotensin systemArterial blood pressureRegulation of Na+KO miceIntravenous bolusPD123319Renal clearanceFiltration rateRenal handlingInduce diuresisReceptor functionFluid homeostasisBlood pressureAT1A
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 cytoskeleton
2004
NHE2‐mediated bicarbonate reabsorption in the distal tubule of NHE3 null mice
Bailey MA, Giebisch G, Abbiati T, Aronson PS, Gawenis LR, Shull GE, Wang T. NHE2‐mediated bicarbonate reabsorption in the distal tubule of NHE3 null mice. The Journal Of Physiology 2004, 561: 765-775. PMID: 15604231, PMCID: PMC1665379, DOI: 10.1113/jphysiol.2004.074716.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBicarbonate excretionDistal tubulesBicarbonate reabsorptionNHE3 null miceBicarbonate loadEarly distal tubule fluidNull miceNephron segmentsVivo micropunctureDistal tubule fluidProximal tubule bicarbonate reabsorptionRenal clearance experimentsUrinary bicarbonate excretionGlomerular filtration rateDistal nephron segmentsUrinary bicarbonate lossRat distal tubulesDistal bicarbonate reabsorptionExcretion of bicarbonateMetabolic acidosisFiltration rateVivo microperfusionClearance experimentsReabsorption capacityMicroperfusion experiments
2003
Inhibition of heme oxygenase decreases sodium and fluid absorption in the loop of Henle
Wang T, Sterling H, Shao W, Yan Q, Bailey M, Giebisch G, Wang W. Inhibition of heme oxygenase decreases sodium and fluid absorption in the loop of Henle. American Journal Of Physiology. Renal Physiology 2003, 285: f484-f490. PMID: 12890663, DOI: 10.1152/ajprenal.00135.2003.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLoop of HenleHigh K+K+ channelsApical 70-pS K+ channelRegulation of Na+ transportNa+ transportFluid absorptionApical K+ channelsIn vivo microperfusionInhibition of HORenal sodium excretionGlomerular filtration rateHO-2 expressionInhibitor of HORenal clearance studiesHK ratsHO-2K+ recyclingNa+ absorptionUrinary Na+Sodium excretionChromium mesoporphyrinRat chowWestern blot analysisFiltration rateThe Effects of the Potassium Channel Opener Minoxidil on Renal Electrolytes Transport in the Loop of Henle
Wang T. The Effects of the Potassium Channel Opener Minoxidil on Renal Electrolytes Transport in the Loop of Henle. Journal Of Pharmacology And Experimental Therapeutics 2003, 304: 833-840. PMID: 12538840, DOI: 10.1124/jpet.102.043380.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLoop of HenleUrine volumeIn vivo microperfusion techniquesCa(2+ATP-sensitive potassium channelsRenal electrolyte transportK channel openerPotassium channel opener minoxidilGlomerular filtration rateApical K(+Fractional Na(+Natriuretic effectAntinatriuretic actionsRenal clearanceFiltration ratePotassium channelsUrinary excretionIncreased fluidAscending limbIntravenous injectionBlood pressureMicroperfusion techniqueHenlePerfusion fluidDecreased Na(+