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 rolePodocytesThe 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
2005
Role of PDZK1 in membrane expression of renal brush border ion exchangers
Thomson RB, Wang T, Thomson BR, Tarrats L, Girardi A, Mentone S, Soleimani M, Kocher O, Aronson PS. Role of PDZK1 in membrane expression of renal brush border ion exchangers. Proceedings Of The National Academy Of Sciences Of The United States Of America 2005, 102: 13331-13336. PMID: 16141316, PMCID: PMC1201624, DOI: 10.1073/pnas.0506578102.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsProximal tubulesExpression of NHE3Functional activityRole of PDZK1Protein PDZK1Reabsorption of NaBrush border expressionMammalian kidneyCFEXBrush border localizationMutant miceGST fusion proteinProtein expressionKidneyBrush border membrane proteinsExchanger NHE3Membrane expressionNHE3Brush borderBrush border membrane vesiclesPDZK1 interactionTubulesNormal expressionMembrane proteinsPDZK1
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
2001
Role of NHE isoforms in mediating bicarbonate reabsorption along the nephron
Wang T, Hropot M, Aronson P, Giebisch G. Role of NHE isoforms in mediating bicarbonate reabsorption along the nephron. American Journal Of Physiology. Renal Physiology 2001, 281: f1117-f1122. PMID: 11704563, DOI: 10.1152/ajprenal.2001.281.6.f1117.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLoop of HenleHOE 694Proximal tubulesAddition of ethylisopropylamilorideDistal convoluted tubuleBicarbonate reabsorptionConvoluted tubulesSitu microperfusionRat kidneySignificant inhibitionNHE isoformsHenlePredominant isoformTubulesNHE3Functional roleInhibitionNHE2Apical membraneIsoformsApical isoformKidneyMicroperfusionEthylisopropylamilorideNephron
1998
A tyrosine-based signal regulates H-K-ATPase-mediated potassium reabsorption in the kidney
Wang T, Courtois-Coutry N, Giebisch G, Caplan M. A tyrosine-based signal regulates H-K-ATPase-mediated potassium reabsorption in the kidney. American Journal Of Physiology 1998, 275: f818-f826. PMID: 9815140, DOI: 10.1152/ajprenal.1998.275.5.f818.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsGlomerular filtration rateTransgenic miceGastric acid outputPlasma K concentrationK pumpK-ATPaseRenal collecting tubulesK clearanceBlood pressurePotassium reabsorptionAcid outputUrine volumeK excretionFiltration rateGastric acidK reabsorptionPump functionCollecting tubuleMicePlasma NaTyrosine-based sequenceTyrosine-based signalsKidneyExcretionCytoplasmic tailRenal 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