2000
Defective fluid and HCO3 − absorption in proximal tubule of neuronal nitric oxide synthase-knockout mice
Wang T, Inglis F, Kalb R. Defective fluid and HCO3 − absorption in proximal tubule of neuronal nitric oxide synthase-knockout mice. American Journal Of Physiology. Renal Physiology 2000, 279: f518-f524. PMID: 10966931, DOI: 10.1152/ajprenal.2000.279.3.f518.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAcid-Base EquilibriumAnimalsBicarbonatesBiological TransportBlood Gas AnalysisBody FluidsElectrolytesEnzyme InhibitorsInjections, IntravenousKidney Tubules, ProximalMiceMice, Inbred C57BLMice, KnockoutNG-Nitroarginine Methyl EsterNitric Oxide SynthaseNitric Oxide Synthase Type IPotassiumSodiumConceptsNNOS knockout miceWild-type miceL-NAMEProximal tubulesMetabolic acidosisAbsorption of fluidDecreased absorption of fluidBlood pressureIncreased mean blood pressureResponse to L-NAMEWild-type control animalsFluid absorptionAdministration of L-NAMEIn situ microperfusionProximal tubule transportNeuronal nitric oxide synthaseLuminal perfusion solutionMean blood pressureRenal clearance techniquesNitric oxide synthaseRates of HCO(3)(-Urinary Na(+HCO3- absorptionRegulation of acid-base balanceTubule transport
1997
Nitric oxide regulates HCO3- and Na+ transport by a cGMP-mediated mechanism in the kidney proximal tubule
Wang T. Nitric oxide regulates HCO3- and Na+ transport by a cGMP-mediated mechanism in the kidney proximal tubule. American Journal Of Physiology 1997, 272: f242-f248. PMID: 9124402, DOI: 10.1152/ajprenal.1997.272.2.f242.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsKidney proximal tubulesS-nitroso-N-acetylpenicillamineSodium nitroprussideProximal tubulesL-NAMEGuanylate cyclase inhibitor methyleneN(G)-nitro-L-arginine methyl esterBlood pressureNitric oxideNa+ transportStimulatory effect of sodium nitroprussideN(G)-nitro-L-arginineNitric oxide synthase inhibitorCGMP-mediated mechanismAddition of L-NAMEIncreased urine flow rateGlomerular filtration rateEffects of sodium nitroprussideMean blood pressureUrine flow rateEffects of nitric oxideRenal excretion of NaExcretion of NaRenal hemodynamicsEffects of NO
1996
Effects of angiotensin II on electrolyte transport in the early and late distal tubule in rat kidney
Wang T, Giebisch G. Effects of angiotensin II on electrolyte transport in the early and late distal tubule in rat kidney. American Journal Of Physiology 1996, 271: f143-f149. PMID: 8760255, DOI: 10.1152/ajprenal.1996.271.1.f143.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEffects of Ang IIAng IILate distal tubuleDistal tubulesDecreased JvAngiotensin IIHigher dose of Ang IILow doses of angiotensin IILuminal application of amilorideAmiloride-sensitive Na+ transportDose of Ang IIRat kidneyHCO3- transportAddition of ANG IIDoses of angiotensin IIEffects of angiotensin IIApplication of amilorideStimulate Na+/H+ exchangeProximal tubules of rat kidneyDistal convoluted tubuleLuminal administrationNa+ channelsNa+/H+ exchangeDistal nephronIntravenous infusion
1990
Cholinergic effect on rat proximal convoluted tubule
Wang T, Chan Y. Cholinergic effect on rat proximal convoluted tubule. Pflügers Archiv - European Journal Of Physiology 1990, 415: 533-539. PMID: 2109302, DOI: 10.1007/bf02583503.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPCT transportProximal convoluted tubulesA-23187Cholinergic receptorsHigher doses of carbacholInhibitory effect of carbacholRate of bicarbonate absorptionConvoluted tubulesCholinergic effectsRegulation of renal functionRat proximal convoluted tubuleEffects of cholinergic agentsEffect of carbacholAddition of carbacholDose of carbacholFunctional cholinergic receptorsCarbachol-induced effectsProximal tubular absorptionIonophore A-23187Bicarbonate-Ringer solutionInhibitory effectNo effectRenal functionBasolateral sideCalcium influx