2018
Acid Stimulation of the Citrate Transporter NaDC-1 Requires Pyk2 and ERK1/2 Signaling Pathways
Zacchia M, Tian X, Zona E, Alpern RJ, Preisig PA. Acid Stimulation of the Citrate Transporter NaDC-1 Requires Pyk2 and ERK1/2 Signaling Pathways. Journal Of The American Society Of Nephrology 2018, 29: 1720-1730. PMID: 29678998, PMCID: PMC6054333, DOI: 10.1681/asn.2017121268.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAcidsAmmonium ChlorideAnimalsCells, CulturedCitric AcidCSK Tyrosine-Protein KinaseDicarboxylic Acid TransportersEndothelin-1Epithelial CellsFocal Adhesion Kinase 2Kidney Tubules, ProximalMAP Kinase Signaling SystemMiceMice, KnockoutMitogen-Activated Protein Kinase 1Mitogen-Activated Protein Kinase 3OpossumsOrganic Anion Transporters, Sodium-DependentPhosphorylationProto-Oncogene Proteins c-rafReceptor, Endothelin BRibosomal Protein S6 Kinases, 90-kDaSrc-Family KinasesTransfectionConceptsET-1/ETEndothelin-1Proximal tubulesCultured opossum kidney cellsAcid stimulationInhibition of Pyk2ET-1 stimulationRenal proximal tubulesNaDC-1Opossum kidney cellsCl loadingC-SrcPhosphorylation of Raf1Urine citratePyk2 knockdownEnd pointAcid loadApical NaERK1/2 pathwayStimulationMiceKidney cellsKidneyPyk2ERK1/2
2010
Acid regulation of NaDC-1 requires a functional endothelin B receptor
Liu L, Zacchia M, Tian X, Wan L, Sakamoto A, Yanagisawa M, Alpern RJ, Preisig PA. Acid regulation of NaDC-1 requires a functional endothelin B receptor. Kidney International 2010, 78: 895-904. PMID: 20703215, DOI: 10.1038/ki.2010.264.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAcidosisAnimalsBiological TransportCell LineDicarboxylic Acid TransportersDisease Models, AnimalEndothelin B Receptor AntagonistsEndothelin-1Hydrogen-Ion ConcentrationKidneyMiceMice, KnockoutMicrovilliOligopeptidesOpossumsOrganic Anion Transporters, Sodium-DependentPiperidinesProtein Structure, TertiaryReceptor, Endothelin AReceptor, Endothelin BRecombinant Fusion ProteinsSignal TransductionSymportersTime FactorsTransfectionConceptsEndothelin-1Endothelin-B receptor antagonistFunctional endothelin B receptorsStimulatory effectAcid-stimulatory effectET-1 effectsB receptor antagonistNHE3 activityEndothelin B receptorWild-type miceET-1 stimulationMajor physiological stimulusNaDC-1Acid ingestionReceptor antagonistCitrate reabsorptionReceptor expressionCitrate excretionOpossum kidneyAcid loadB receptorAcid feedingPhysiological stimuliStimulationMiceLow urinary citrate: an overview.
Zacchia M, Preisig P. Low urinary citrate: an overview. Journal Of Nephrology 2010, 23 Suppl 16: s49-56. PMID: 21170889.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsUrinary citrate excretionCitrate excretionStone formationCalcium stone formationProximal tubule cellsAcid-base statusKidney stone formationRisk factorsFiltered loadImportant physiological determinantGlomerular filtrateTubule cellsAcid loadExcretionAlkaline loadCitrate levelsHypocitraturiaMetabolic processesMitochondrial metabolic processesPhysiological determinantsMetabolismMitochondrial metabolismCitrate metabolismNaDC1
2009
Biochemical and histological assessment of Alkali therapy during high animal protein intake in the rat
Zerwekh JE, Zou L, Pak CY, Moe OW, Preisig PA. Biochemical and histological assessment of Alkali therapy during high animal protein intake in the rat. Bone 2009, 45: 1004-1009. PMID: 19651255, PMCID: PMC2753741, DOI: 10.1016/j.bone.2009.07.077.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHigh animal protein intakeAnimal protein intakeAlkali therapyBone histomorphometryBone turnoverProtein intakeAcid loadChronic acid loadMajor skeletal effectCancellous bone volumeHigh casein dietNegative calcium balanceDynamic bone histomorphometryLow urinary pHBone formation rateDietary animal protein intakeStatic bone histomorphometryNet acid excretionLow caseinSubstantial acid loadOsteoclastic surfaceWesternized dietUrinary pHUrine biochemistryBone resorption
2007
The acid-activated signaling pathway: Starting with Pyk2 and ending with increased NHE3 activity
Preisig PA. The acid-activated signaling pathway: Starting with Pyk2 and ending with increased NHE3 activity. Kidney International 2007, 72: 1324-1329. PMID: 17882150, DOI: 10.1038/sj.ki.5002543.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsTypical Western dietSystemic acid-base balanceMultiple nephron segmentsProximal tubule cellsAcid-base balanceNa/H antiporterWestern dietBicarbonate reclamationProximal tubulesTubule cellsNephron segmentsAcid loadAmmonium secretionLuminal protonsNHE3 activityH antiporterSecretionNHE3Titratable acid
2002
Role of c-SRC and ERK in acid-induced activation of NHE3
Tsuganezawa H, Sato S, Yamaji Y, Preisig PA, Moe OW, Alpern RJ. Role of c-SRC and ERK in acid-induced activation of NHE3. Kidney International 2002, 62: 41-50. PMID: 12081562, DOI: 10.1046/j.1523-1755.2002.00418.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAcidosisAmmonium ChlorideAnimalsCells, CulturedCSK Tyrosine-Protein KinaseEnzyme ActivationJNK Mitogen-Activated Protein KinasesMaleMitogen-Activated Protein Kinase 1Mitogen-Activated Protein Kinase 3Mitogen-Activated Protein KinasesPhosphorylationProtein Serine-Threonine KinasesProtein-Tyrosine KinasesProto-Oncogene Proteins c-fosRatsRats, Sprague-DawleySodium-Hydrogen Exchanger 3Sodium-Hydrogen ExchangersSrc-Family KinasesConceptsOKP cellsAcid-induced activationNHE3 activityERK/c-fosC-fos expressionC-Fos activationCytoplasmic pH (pHi) recoveryC-SrcRenal proximal tubulesAcid incubationActivation of NHE3Renal epithelial cellsCultured renal epithelial cellsProximal tubulesChronic acidosisInhibition of MEKNHE3 activationInhibited activationNormal levelsAcid loadImmune complex kinase assayERK kinaseAcidosisPH recoveryEpithelial cells
1992
Luminal flow rate regulates proximal tubule H-HCO3 transporters
Preisig P. Luminal flow rate regulates proximal tubule H-HCO3 transporters. American Journal Of Physiology 1992, 262: f47-f54. PMID: 1310229, DOI: 10.1152/ajprenal.1992.262.1.f47.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLuminal flow rateLuminal perfusateNa-H antiporter activityProximal tubule acidificationProgressive increaseRate-dependent changesNa-H antiporterTubule acidificationVivo microperfusionH secretionLuminal amilorideAcid loadSecretory activityAlkali loadPerfusateSensitive indexSymporter activityDisulfonic acidAntiporter activityMinBase transportActivityMicroperfusionInitial rateSecretion