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
Restoration 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 Exchangers
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
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 rolePodocytesFemale 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 mechanism
2005
Axial flow modulates proximal tubule NHE3 and H-ATPase activities by changing microvillus bending moments
Du Z, Yan Q, Duan Y, Weinbaum S, Weinstein AM, Wang T. Axial flow modulates proximal tubule NHE3 and H-ATPase activities by changing microvillus bending moments. American Journal Of Physiology. Renal Physiology 2005, 290: f289-f296. PMID: 16144961, DOI: 10.1152/ajprenal.00255.2005.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2004
Renal and intestinal transport defects in Slc26a6-null mice
Wang Z, Wang T, Petrovic S, Tuo B, Riederer B, Barone S, Lorenz JN, Seidler U, Aronson PS, Soleimani M. Renal and intestinal transport defects in Slc26a6-null mice. American Journal Of Physiology - Cell Physiology 2004, 288: c957-c965. PMID: 15574486, DOI: 10.1152/ajpcell.00505.2004.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsWild-type miceProximal tubulesSlc26a6-null miceHCO3- secretionKidney proximal tubulesApical membrane ClNull miceBaseline rateNormal blood pressureCl-/formate exchangeBlood pressureKidney functionElectrolyte profileMucosal tissuesIntestinal physiologyUssing chambersSmall intestineMiceFluid absorptionNaCl absorptionStatistical significanceCl-/HCO3NaCl transportDuodenumTubules
2003
Intracellular Na concentration and Rb uptake in proximal convoluted tubule cells and abundance of Na/K-ATPase α1-subunit in NHE3−/− mice
Beck F, Neuhofer W, Dörge A, Giebisch G, Wang T. Intracellular Na concentration and Rb uptake in proximal convoluted tubule cells and abundance of Na/K-ATPase α1-subunit in NHE3−/− mice. Pflügers Archiv - European Journal Of Physiology 2003, 446: 100-105. PMID: 12690468, DOI: 10.1007/s00424-002-1001-z.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsIntracellular Na concentrationNa/K-ATPaseΑ1 subunitTubule cellsProximal convoluted tubule cellsDistal convoluted tubuleWild-type miceNa/K-ATPase activityPCT cellsConvoluted tubule cellsIntracellular Cl- concentrationK-ATPaseWestern blot analysisK-ATPase activityNa concentrationRenal cortexCell Na concentrationConvoluted tubulesNa/K-ATPase α1 subunitNa/HNHE3 deficiencyK-ATPase α1-subunitMiceFluid absorption
2002
Formate-stimulated NaCl absorption in the proximal tubule is independent of the pendrin protein
Karniski LP, Wang T, Everett LA, Green ED, Giebisch G, Aronson PS. Formate-stimulated NaCl absorption in the proximal tubule is independent of the pendrin protein. American Journal Of Physiology. Renal Physiology 2002, 283: f952-f956. PMID: 12372770, DOI: 10.1152/ajprenal.00182.2002.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsProximal tubulesChloride/formate exchangeNaCl reabsorptionChloride reabsorptionElectroneutral NaCl reabsorptionNaCl absorptionRole of pendrinFormate exchangePds-knockout mouseRecycling of formatePendrin proteinReabsorptionMicePendrinBrush border membrane vesiclesTubulesPresent studyChloride transportApical membrane
2001
Essential role of NHE3 in facilitating formate-dependent NaCl absorption in the proximal tubule
Wang T, Yang C, Abbiati T, Shull G, Giebisch G, Aronson P. Essential role of NHE3 in facilitating formate-dependent NaCl absorption in the proximal tubule. American Journal Of Physiology. Renal Physiology 2001, 281: f288-f292. PMID: 11457720, DOI: 10.1152/ajprenal.2001.281.2.f288.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
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 IPotassiumSodiumConceptsWild-type miceNNOS knockout miceL-NAMEProximal tubulesBlood pressureMetabolic acidosisNeuronal nitric oxide synthase knockout miceNitric oxide synthase knockout miceAbsorption of fluidFluid absorptionNeuronal nitric oxide synthaseRenal clearance techniquesMean blood pressureSignificant metabolic acidosisSynthase knockout miceMonomethyl-L-arginine methyl esterNitric oxide synthaseWild-type control animalsProximal tubule transportLuminal perfusion solutionAcid-base balanceIntravenous bolusUrinary excretionUrine volumeClearance technique
1999
Mechanism of proximal tubule bicarbonate absorption in NHE3 null mice
Wang T, Yang C, Abbiati T, Schultheis P, Shull G, Giebisch G, Aronson P. Mechanism of proximal tubule bicarbonate absorption in NHE3 null mice. American Journal Of Physiology 1999, 277: f298-f302. PMID: 10444585, DOI: 10.1152/ajprenal.1999.277.2.f298.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
1998
Tubule Function in Transgenic Mice
Wang T, Giebisch G. Tubule Function in Transgenic Mice. Experimental Nephrology 1998, 6: 447-453. PMID: 9730661, DOI: 10.1159/000020554.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRenal tubule transportRenal electrolyte transportStrains of miceExchanger isoforms NHE2Renal transport functionsK-ATPase expressionMouse modelTubule functionTransgenic knockoutTubule transportTransgenic miceExchanger isoforms NHE1MiceTubule segmentsSelective alterationsOverexpression modelElectrolyte transportTransport functionKnockout modelsLesionsKidneyIsoforms NHE1Renal and intestinal absorptive defects in mice lacking the NHE3 Na+/H+ exchanger
Schultheis P, Clarke L, Meneton P, Miller M, Soleimani M, Gawenis L, Riddle T, Duffy J, Doetschman T, Wang T, Giebisch G, Aronson P, Lorenz J, Shull G. Renal and intestinal absorptive defects in mice lacking the NHE3 Na+/H+ exchanger. Nature Genetics 1998, 19: 282-285. PMID: 9662405, DOI: 10.1038/969.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAcid-base balanceAbsorptive defectsNHE3-deficient miceFluid volume homeostasisRenal proximalSlight diarrheaPlasma aldosteroneBlood pressureHomozygous mutant miceExchanger mRNANHE2 isoformsBlood analysisMutant miceCompensatory mechanismsFluid absorptionNHE3 functionVolume homeostasisMiceDistribution of NHE3Cl-/HCO3Channel activityNHE3KidneyATPase mRNAIntestine