2003
The 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(+
2001
Role of NHE isoforms in mediating bicarbonate reabsorption along the nephron
Wang T, Hropot M, Aronson P, Giebisch G. Role of NHE isoforms in mediating bicarbonate reabsorption along the nephron. American Journal Of Physiology. Renal Physiology 2001, 281: f1117-f1122. PMID: 11704563, DOI: 10.1152/ajprenal.2001.281.6.f1117.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLoop of HenleHOE 694Proximal tubulesAddition of ethylisopropylamilorideDistal convoluted tubuleBicarbonate reabsorptionConvoluted tubulesSitu microperfusionRat kidneySignificant inhibitionNHE isoformsHenlePredominant isoformTubulesNHE3Functional roleInhibitionNHE2Apical membraneIsoformsApical isoformKidneyMicroperfusionEthylisopropylamilorideNephron
1995
Effects of Glyburide on Renal Tubule Transport and Potassium-Channel Activity
Wang T, Wang W, Klein-Robbenhaar G, Giebisch G. Effects of Glyburide on Renal Tubule Transport and Potassium-Channel Activity. Kidney & Blood Pressure Research 1995, 18: 169-182. PMID: 7481068, DOI: 10.1159/000173914.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsK channelsApical membraneInhibition of K secretionApical K channelsRenal tubule transportCortical collecting tubuleK channel activityPatch-clamp techniquePotassium channel activityEffect of glyburideTubule transportK secretionRenal clearanceElectrolyte excretionPotassium channelsTransport of NaAscending limbGlyburideInhibit transportK recyclingKaliuresisHenleMicroperfusionTubulesExcretion