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 ResearchConceptsKO miceProximal tubulesMouse proximal tubulesWater reabsorptionAcid-base parametersKnockout miceAquaporin 1 knockout miceAquaporin-1Rat kidneyRenal clearance experimentsProximal tubule transportWater channel aquaporin-1Significant differencesHigh urine flowRat proximal tubuleKidney proximal tubulesWT miceUrine flowClearance experimentsGlomerulotubular balanceBlood pHTubule transportAQP1 knockout miceMiceFluid absorption
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- transportDeletion of Cdh16 Ksp-cadherin leads to a developmental delay in the ability to maximally concentrate urine in mouse
Thomson R, Dynia DW, Burlein S, Thomson BR, Booth C, Knauf F, Wang T, Aronson P. Deletion of Cdh16 Ksp-cadherin leads to a developmental delay in the ability to maximally concentrate urine in mouse. American Journal Of Physiology. Renal Physiology 2021, 320: f1106-f1122. PMID: 33938239, PMCID: PMC8285649, DOI: 10.1152/ajprenal.00556.2020.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsKsp-cadherinCell adhesion moleculeAtypical memberKidney developmentMammalian kidneyAdult mammalian kidneyBasolateral membraneNormal kidney developmentEpithelial cellsAdhesion moleculesMutant animalsExpression analysisSpecific expressionE-cadherin expressionWestern blot analysisEpithelial phenotypePrincipal proteinE-cadherinBlot analysisMouse linesAquaporin-2CadherinCritical roleDevelopmental delayKnockout mice
2013
Proximal tubule specific knockout of the Na+/H+ exchanger NHE3: effects on bicarbonate absorption and ammonium excretion
Li H, Du Z, Barone S, Rubera I, McDonough A, Tauc M, Zahedi K, Wang T, Soleimani M. Proximal tubule specific knockout of the Na+/H+ exchanger NHE3: effects on bicarbonate absorption and ammonium excretion. Journal Of Molecular Medicine 2013, 91: 951-963. PMID: 23508938, PMCID: PMC3730089, DOI: 10.1007/s00109-013-1015-3.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsKO miceMetabolic acidosisBicarbonate reabsorptionAcid loadNHE3 knockout miceProximal tubule NHE3Mild metabolic acidosisCre transgenic miceExchanger NHE3NH4Cl acid loadMicroperfusion studiesWT miceKnockout miceFloxed miceTransgenic micePathophysiologic statesExcretion rateBicarbonate absorptionNH4Cl loadingMutant miceVolume reabsorptionWestern blotMiceSpecific knockoutAbsorption defect
2012
Regulation of glomerulotubular balance. II. Impact of angiotensin II on flow-dependent transport
Du Z, Wan L, Yan Q, Weinbaum S, Weinstein AM, 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 ResearchAngiotensin IIAngiotensin II Type 1 Receptor BlockersAnimalsBicarbonatesBiological TransportEnzyme InhibitorsFemaleHemostasisIn Vitro TechniquesKidney GlomerulusKidney TubulesLosartanMacrolidesMiceMice, KnockoutModels, AnimalProton-Translocating ATPasesReceptor, Angiotensin, Type 1SodiumSodium-Hydrogen Exchanger 3Sodium-Hydrogen ExchangersRegulation of glomerulotubular balance. I. Impact of dopamine on flow-dependent transport
Du Z, Yan Q, Wan L, Weinbaum S, Weinstein AM, Wang T. Regulation of glomerulotubular balance. I. Impact of dopamine on flow-dependent transport. American Journal Of Physiology. Renal Physiology 2012, 303: f386-f395. PMID: 22552936, PMCID: PMC3433864, DOI: 10.1152/ajprenal.00531.2011.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH Keywords8-Bromo Cyclic Adenosine MonophosphateAlgorithmsAnimalsBenzazepinesBicarbonatesBiological Transport, ActiveChloridesCyclic AMP-Dependent Protein KinasesDopamineDopamine AntagonistsDopamine D2 Receptor AntagonistsFemaleIsoquinolinesKidney GlomerulusKidney TubulesKidney Tubules, ProximalMacrolidesMiceMicrovilliProton-Translocating ATPasesReceptors, Dopamine D1SodiumSulfonamidesSulpirideConceptsNa/H exchanger 3Impact of dopamineMouse proximal tubulesLuminal flowGlomerulotubular balanceCl reabsorptionProximal tubulesNa-K-ATPase activityProximal tubule reabsorptionPKA-mediated mechanismLuminal flow rateLuminal dopamineDA1 receptorsTubule reabsorptionPKA inhibitor H89Exogenous dopamineH-ATPase activityReabsorptive fluxReabsorptionDopamineNHE3 activityInhibitor H89Perfusion conditionsCoordinated modulationFlow stimulation
2011
Renal outer medullary potassium channel knockout models reveal thick ascending limb function and dysfunction
Wang T. Renal outer medullary potassium channel knockout models reveal thick ascending limb function and dysfunction. Clinical And Experimental Nephrology 2011, 16: 49-54. PMID: 22038261, DOI: 10.1007/s10157-011-0495-0.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsThick ascending limbIon transporter expressionRenal outer medullary potassium channelBartter's syndromeInward rectifier potassium channelPotassium channelsSmall-conductance K channelsROMK null miceMedullary thick ascending limbType II Bartter's syndromeSimilar phenotypeMammalian kidneyApical membraneK channelsROMK knockout miceKnockout modelsChannel activityChannel mutationsRenal functionLimb functionNull micePhysiological conditionsSalt wastingTransporter expressionPathophysiological conditionsChloride Channel (Clc)-5 Is Necessary for Exocytic Trafficking of Na+/H+ Exchanger 3 (NHE3)*
Lin Z, Jin S, Duan X, Wang T, Martini S, Hulamm P, Cha B, Hubbard A, Donowitz M, Guggino SE. Chloride Channel (Clc)-5 Is Necessary for Exocytic Trafficking of Na+/H+ Exchanger 3 (NHE3)*. Journal Of Biological Chemistry 2011, 286: 22833-22845. PMID: 21561868, PMCID: PMC3123051, DOI: 10.1074/jbc.m111.224998.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsKO miceTrafficking of NHE3Proximal tubulesOpossum kidney cellsNHE3 activityDent's diseaseClC-5Surface expressionNHE3 surface expressionKidney cellsRenal proximal tubulesTotal protein levelsChloride/proton exchangerRates of basalReduced surface expressionKnockdown cellsParathyroid hormoneWT miceDegree of inhibitionCLCN5 geneSurface NHE3MiceTubule perfusionReduced expressionTwo-photon microscopyDifferential regulation of ROMK (Kir1.1) in distal nephron segments by dietary potassium
Wade JB, Fang L, Coleman RA, Liu J, Grimm PR, Wang T, Welling PA. Differential regulation of ROMK (Kir1.1) in distal nephron segments by dietary potassium. American Journal Of Physiology. Renal Physiology 2011, 300: f1385-f1393. PMID: 21454252, PMCID: PMC3119145, DOI: 10.1152/ajprenal.00592.2010.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDistal nephronDistal nephron segmentsRenal K secretionROMK knockout miceDietary potassiumExtent of expressionKnockout miceK secretionROMK expressionNephron segmentsNew antibodiesApical labelingPhysiological stimuliNephronROMKAntibodiesROMK channelsApical expressionChannel localizationChannel functionDifferential regulationLarge increaseDCT2Different regulatory mechanismsExtensive pattern
2010
Mechanotransduction in the renal tubule
Weinbaum S, Duan Y, Satlin LM, Wang T, Weinstein AM. Mechanotransduction in the renal tubule. American Journal Of Physiology. Renal Physiology 2010, 299: f1220-f1236. PMID: 20810611, PMCID: PMC3006307, DOI: 10.1152/ajprenal.00453.2010.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAltered renal proximal tubular endocytosis and histology in mice lacking myosin‐VI
Gotoh N, Yan Q, Du Z, Biemesderfer D, Kashgarian M, Mooseker MS, Wang T. Altered renal proximal tubular endocytosis and histology in mice lacking myosin‐VI. Cytoskeleton 2010, 67: 178-192. PMID: 20175219, PMCID: PMC3468331, DOI: 10.1002/cm.20435.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsActinsAdaptor Proteins, Signal TransducingAdaptor Proteins, Vesicular TransportAnimalsApoptosis Regulatory ProteinsCell TransdifferentiationEndocytosisHorseradish PeroxidaseKidney Tubules, ProximalLow Density Lipoprotein Receptor-Related Protein-2MiceMice, Neurologic MutantsMicrofilament ProteinsMicrovilliMyosin Heavy ChainsVesicular Transport ProteinsConceptsProximal tubule cellsAlbumin excretionSv miceTubule cellsProximal tubule brush borderGlomerular flow rateProximal tubular dilationUrinary albumin excretionElevated blood pressureReduced body weightProximal tubular endocytosisRenal proximal tubule brush borderTubule brush borderProximal tubular uptakeBlood acid-base parametersMouse kidney proximal tubulesKidney proximal tubulesBlood pressureUrine volumeUrinary excretionAcid-base parametersRenal homogenatesTubular dilationPlasma concentrationsRenal clearance
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
Disruption of Myosin 1e Promotes Podocyte Injury
Krendel M, Kim SV, Willinger T, Wang T, Kashgarian M, Flavell RA, Mooseker MS. Disruption of Myosin 1e Promotes Podocyte Injury. Journal Of The American Society Of Nephrology 2008, 20: 86-94. PMID: 19005011, PMCID: PMC2615733, DOI: 10.1681/asn.2007111172.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsChronic renal injuryNormal glomerular filtrationGlomerular basement membraneRenal injuryKidney inflammationPodocyte foot processesGlomerular diseasePodocyte injuryGlomerular filtrationRenal tissueFoot processesPodocyte functionBasement membraneInjuryUltrastructural levelDiseaseMiceType IProteinuriaInflammationKidneyImportant rolePodocytesShear-induced reorganization of renal proximal tubule cell actin cytoskeleton and apical junctional complexes
Duan Y, Gotoh N, Yan Q, Du Z, Weinstein AM, Wang T, Weinbaum S. Shear-induced reorganization of renal proximal tubule cell actin cytoskeleton and apical junctional complexes. Proceedings Of The National Academy Of Sciences Of The United States Of America 2008, 105: 11418-11423. PMID: 18685100, PMCID: PMC2516248, DOI: 10.1073/pnas.0804954105.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsProximal tubule cellsFemale ROMK null mice manifest more severe Bartter II phenotype on renal function and higher PGE2 production
Yan Q, Yang X, Cantone A, Giebisch G, Hebert S, Wang T. Female ROMK null mice manifest more severe Bartter II phenotype on renal function and higher PGE2 production. AJP Regulatory Integrative And Comparative Physiology 2008, 295: r997-r1004. PMID: 18579648, PMCID: PMC2536865, DOI: 10.1152/ajpregu.00051.2007.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsROMK null miceFemale null miceNull miceRenal functionSurvival rateExtent of hydronephrosisDegree of hydronephrosisSeverity of hydronephrosisHigher PGE2 productionHydronephrotic miceLower GFRSyndrome pathophysiologyNg/24 hAcid-base parametersFemale micePGE2 productionHydronephrosisHigher survival rateMiceExcretionSignificant differencesUrinaryMalesSexPossible mechanismMouse 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 miceMouse model of type II Bartter's syndrome. II. Altered expression of renal sodium- and water-transporting proteins
Wagner CA, Loffing-Cueni D, Yan Q, Schulz N, Fakitsas P, Carrel M, Wang T, Verrey F, Geibel JP, Giebisch G, Hebert SC, Loffing J. Mouse model of type II Bartter's syndrome. II. Altered expression of renal sodium- and water-transporting proteins. American Journal Of Physiology. Renal Physiology 2008, 294: f1373-f1380. PMID: 18322017, DOI: 10.1152/ajprenal.00613.2007.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdaptation, PhysiologicalAnimalsBartter SyndromeCarrier ProteinsCation Transport ProteinsDinoprostoneDisease Models, AnimalEpithelial Sodium ChannelsKidney Tubules, DistalKidney Tubules, ProximalLoop of HenleMiceMice, Mutant StrainsPotassium Channels, Inwardly RectifyingReverse Transcriptase Polymerase Chain ReactionSodiumSodium-Hydrogen Exchanger 3Sodium-Hydrogen ExchangersSodium-Phosphate Cotransporter Proteins, Type IIaSodium-Potassium-Chloride SymportersSolute Carrier Family 12, Member 1Up-RegulationWaterConceptsThick ascending limbBartter's syndromeBartter-like phenotypeType II Bartter's syndromeWild-type miceAntenatal Bartter syndromeWild-type littermatesROMK null micePlasma aldosteroneMaternal polyhydramniosRenal sodiumVolume depletionRenal tubulopathyMouse modelSemiquantitative immunoblottingProximal tubulesAscending limbKidney homogenatesSyndromeHenle's loopNull miceDCT cellsWater transport proteinsCompensatory mechanismsMice
2006
Maxi-K channels contribute to urinary potassium excretion in the ROMK-deficient mouse model of Type II Bartter's syndrome and in adaptation to a high-K diet
Bailey M, Cantone A, Yan Q, MacGregor G, Leng Q, Amorim J, Wang T, Hebert S, Giebisch G, Malnic G. Maxi-K channels contribute to urinary potassium excretion in the ROMK-deficient mouse model of Type II Bartter's syndrome and in adaptation to a high-K diet. Kidney International 2006, 70: 51-59. PMID: 16710355, DOI: 10.1038/sj.ki.5000388.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdaptation, PhysiologicalAnimalsBartter SyndromeBiological TransportDietDisease Models, AnimalHypokalemiaKidney Tubules, DistalLarge-Conductance Calcium-Activated Potassium ChannelsLoop of HenleMiceMice, Mutant StrainsPeptidesPotassiumPotassium Channels, Inwardly RectifyingPotassium, DietaryConceptsLate distal tubuleType II Bartter's syndromePotassium secretionDistal tubulesPotassium excretionRenal potassiumBartter's syndromeUrinary potassium excretionRenal potassium excretionRenal potassium lossFree-flow micropunctureDistal convoluted tubuleWild-type miceLoop of HenleThick ascending limbSalt-wasting disorderPersistent hypokalemiaMaxi-K channelsMouse modelConvoluted tubulesK secretionStationary microperfusionAscending limbHenle's loopSyndromeUse of transgenic mice in acid-base balance studies.
Cantone A, Wang T, Pica A, Simeoni M, Capasso G. Use of transgenic mice in acid-base balance studies. Journal Of Nephrology 2006, 19 Suppl 9: s121-7. PMID: 16736435.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAcid-Base EquilibriumAcid-Base ImbalanceAnimalsCation Transport ProteinsDisease Models, AnimalDNAGene ExpressionKidney TubulesMembrane ProteinsMiceMice, TransgenicNitric Oxide SynthaseSodium-Bicarbonate SymportersSodium-Hydrogen Exchanger 1Sodium-Hydrogen Exchanger 3Sodium-Hydrogen ExchangersConceptsAcid-base statusNitric oxide synthaseTransgenic miceMedullary thick ascending limbProximal tubule transportThick ascending limbSubunit expression levelsPotassium-chloride cotransporterKnockout animal modelsAcid-base balanceKidney regulationTransepithelial HCO3- absorptionNatriuretic responseBlood pressureRenal diseaseOxide synthaseDistal nephronAnimal modelsEndothelial isoformTubule transportBasolateral NHE1Proximal tubulesFunction of pendrinAscending limbHCO3- absorption