2022
Regulation of glomerulotubular balance. IV. Implication of aquaporin 1 in flow-dependent proximal tubule transport and cell volume
Du Z, Yan Q, Shen E, Weinstein A, Wang T. Regulation of glomerulotubular balance. IV. Implication of aquaporin 1 in flow-dependent proximal tubule transport and cell volume. American Journal Of Physiology. Renal Physiology 2022, 323: f642-f653. PMID: 36108052, PMCID: PMC9705020, DOI: 10.1152/ajprenal.00167.2022.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsWater channel aquaporin-1Proximal tubulesKO miceAquaporin-1Water reabsorptionMouse PTNo significant differenceWild-typeTight junctionsRat kidneyAquaporin-1 knockoutSignificant differenceAcid-base parametersKidney proximal tubulesRenal clearance experimentsWT miceKnockout miceUrine flowFlow stimulationFluid absorptionUrine pHClearance experimentsMouse kidneyMiceRats
2020
Sex Differences in Maxi‐K channel and Klotho Expressions in ROMK Bartter’s Mouse Kidney
Kim J, Song K, Lee E, Xu S, Wang T. Sex Differences in Maxi‐K channel and Klotho Expressions in ROMK Bartter’s Mouse Kidney. The FASEB Journal 2020, 34: 1-1. DOI: 10.1096/fasebj.2020.34.s1.04872.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMaxi-K channelsKO miceKlotho expressionMouse kidneyBartter's syndromeWT miceMaxi-KFemale WTRenal outer medullary potassium channelSurvival rateWT mouse kidneysUrinary potassium excretionProtein levelsBK channelsFemale mouse kidneyPotassium excretionVolume depletionROMKElectrolyte imbalancePotassium channelsBK expressionII phenotypeLife-threateningSex differencesBlood pressure
2019
Sustained‐release of hydrogen sulfide by GYY4137 protected diabetic‐induced kidney injury
Yu Y, Xu S, Ji D, Wang X, Wang T. Sustained‐release of hydrogen sulfide by GYY4137 protected diabetic‐induced kidney injury. The FASEB Journal 2019, 33: 567.2-567.2. DOI: 10.1096/fasebj.2019.33.1_supplement.567.2.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchDKD miceDiabetic kidney diseaseWestern blottingLevels of apoptosisUntreated groupSustained-releaseUrine albuminTUNEL stainingSignaling moleculesPodocyte foot processesDiabetic kidney disease patientsAdministration of GYY4137Urinary albumin concentrationGaseous signaling moleculeProtective effectApoptosisCD-1 miceExpression of CBSBeta-lyaseExpression levelsFASEB JournalFoot processesHigh-fat dietFusion of foot processesMouse kidney
2016
Flow-activated proximal tubule function underlies glomerulotubular balance.
Du Z, Duan Y, Yan Q, Weinbaum S, Weinstein A, Wang T. Flow-activated proximal tubule function underlies glomerulotubular balance. 2016, 46: 105-117. PMID: 31105444, PMCID: PMC6519745.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchProximal tubulesModulating Na<sup>+</sup>Isolated perfused proximal tubulesTubule cell volumeExchanger isoform 3Proximal tubule cellsProximal tubule functionPerfused proximal tubulesH-ATPase activityMouse tubulesNHE3 expressionStimulate sodiumApical membraneTubule functionBicarbonate absorptionTubule cellsReceptor-mediatedGlomerulotubular balanceMouse kidneyIsoform 3H-ATPaseCellular mechanismsTubulesTransporter densityNHE3
2013
REGULATION OF GLOMERULOTUBULAR BALANCE IV: IMPLICATION OF AQUAPORIN 1 IN FLOW‐DEPENDENT TRANSPORT AND CELL VOLUME
Du Z, Yan Q, Weinbaum S, Weinstein A, Wang T. REGULATION OF GLOMERULOTUBULAR BALANCE IV: IMPLICATION OF AQUAPORIN 1 IN FLOW‐DEPENDENT TRANSPORT AND CELL VOLUME. The FASEB Journal 2013, 27: 912.27-912.27. DOI: 10.1096/fasebj.27.1_supplement.912.27.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAQP-1Proximal tubulesKO miceWild-typeMicroperfused in vitroTransepithelial osmotic gradientHCO-3 transportWT miceNo significant differencePeritubular transportHCO-3 absorptionVolume reabsorptionPeritubular membraneWater reabsorptionAquaporin-1Mouse kidneyMicePerfusion rateH-ATPaseSignificant differenceTubulesReabsorptionOsmotic gradientCell volumePerfusion
2012
Regulation of glomerulotubular balance. II. Impact of angiotensin II on flow-dependent transport
Du Z, Wan L, Yan Q, Weinbaum S, Weinstein A, Wang T. Regulation of glomerulotubular balance. II. Impact of angiotensin II on flow-dependent transport. American Journal Of Physiology. Renal Physiology 2012, 303: f1507-f1516. PMID: 22952281, PMCID: PMC3532483, DOI: 10.1152/ajprenal.00277.2012.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAngiotensin IIAngiotensin II Type 1 Receptor BlockersAnimalsBicarbonatesBiological TransportEnzyme InhibitorsFemaleHemostasisIn Vitro TechniquesKidney GlomerulusKidney TubulesLosartanMacrolidesMiceMice, KnockoutModels, AnimalProton-Translocating ATPasesReceptor, Angiotensin, Type 1SodiumSodium-Hydrogen Exchanger 3Sodium-Hydrogen ExchangersConceptsNa(+)-H(+) exchanger 3Mouse tubulesImpact of angiotensin IIH-ATPaseMicroperfused in vitroAT(2) receptorsAT(1A) receptorFlow-mediated changesH-ATPase activityParacellular Cl(-Receptor availabilityAngiotensin IIAT(1ARegulate Na(+Increased Na(+Local angiotensinBasolateral transportJ(HCO3Mouse kidneyNet fluidInhibitor bafilomycinProtein levelsMiceReceptorsTubules
2008
The 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 cells
2004
Mechanosensory function of microvilli of the kidney proximal tubule
Du Z, Duan Y, Yan Q, Weinstein A, Weinbaum S, Wang T. Mechanosensory function of microvilli of the kidney proximal tubule. Proceedings Of The National Academy Of Sciences Of The United States Of America 2004, 101: 13068-13073. PMID: 15319475, PMCID: PMC516518, DOI: 10.1073/pnas.0405179101.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsKidney proximal tubulesProximal tubulesNa+ reabsorptionNa+ transportNa+-H+ exchange activityProximal tubule Na+ reabsorptionNa+-H+ exchangeLuminal cell membraneMechanosensory functionNa+ absorptionTubular diameterLuminal diameterMouse kidneyEpithelial microvilliReabsorptionTubulesKidneyAutoregulatory mechanismNa+ uptakeHormonal systemsMiceActin cytoskeletonCell membraneTerminal webBending moment