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
2019
Associations between dietary patterns and 10-year cardiovascular disease risk score levels among Chinese coal miners——a cross-sectional study
Sun Q, Ma J, Wang H, Xu S, Zhao J, Gao Q, Huang J, Wang T. Associations between dietary patterns and 10-year cardiovascular disease risk score levels among Chinese coal miners——a cross-sectional study. BMC Public Health 2019, 19: 1704. PMID: 31856787, PMCID: PMC6923962, DOI: 10.1186/s12889-019-8070-9.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRisk score levelDietary patternsCardiovascular diseaseValid semi-quantitative food frequency questionnaireSemi-quantitative food frequency questionnaireEffective dietary guidelinesFood frequency questionnaireHigh-risk populationCross-sectional studyLarge health burdenCoal minersFrequency questionnaireDietary intakeHealth burdenDietary guidelinesMethodsThe studyLogistic regressionConclusionsThis studySocioeconomic factorsScore levelDiseaseDietary structureAssociationChinese coal minersGround workersSex difference in kidney electrolyte transport II: impact of K+ intake on thiazide-sensitive cation excretion in male and female mice
Li J, Xu S, Yang L, Yang J, Wang CJ, Weinstein AM, Palmer LG, Wang T. Sex difference in kidney electrolyte transport II: impact of K+ intake on thiazide-sensitive cation excretion in male and female mice. American Journal Of Physiology. Renal Physiology 2019, 317: f967-f977. PMID: 31390232, PMCID: PMC6843050, DOI: 10.1152/ajprenal.00125.2019.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHK dietCation excretionWT animalsFemale animalsMale animalsSex differencesRenal clearance experimentsGlomerular filtration rateR KO miceExchanger isoform 3Distal NaHK intakeWestern blot analysisFractional excretionUrine volumeFiltration rateFemale miceKO miceNHE3 abundanceClearance experimentsNCC abundanceLittle sex differenceKnockout miceENaC expressionExcretion
2017
Urinary bladder hypertrophy characteristic of male ROMK Bartter’s mice does not occur in female mice
Kim JM, Xu S, Guo X, Hu H, Dong K, Wang T. Urinary bladder hypertrophy characteristic of male ROMK Bartter’s mice does not occur in female mice. AJP Regulatory Integrative And Comparative Physiology 2017, 314: r334-r341. PMID: 29092859, PMCID: PMC5899254, DOI: 10.1152/ajpregu.00315.2017.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsKO miceBladder hypertrophyBladder weightUrinary bladder hypertrophyRenal outer medullary potassium channelSeverity of hydronephrosisWild-type miceROMK knockout miceBladder capacityDetrusor muscleWT miceUrinary tractBartter's syndromeFemale miceSalt wastingHydronephrosisKnockout miceROMK expressionMiceBladderHypertrophyPotassium channelsMRNA levelsSignificant enlargementSyndromeGender difference in kidney electrolyte transport. I. Role of AT1a receptor in thiazide-sensitive Na+-Cl− cotransporter activity and expression in male and female mice
Li J, Hatano R, Xu S, Wan L, Yang L, Weinstein AM, Palmer L, Wang T. Gender difference in kidney electrolyte transport. I. Role of AT1a receptor in thiazide-sensitive Na+-Cl− cotransporter activity and expression in male and female mice. American Journal Of Physiology. Renal Physiology 2017, 313: f505-f513. PMID: 28566500, PMCID: PMC5582908, DOI: 10.1152/ajprenal.00087.2017.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAngiotensin IIAnimalsDiuresisFemaleHydrochlorothiazideKidneyMaleMice, KnockoutNatriuresisPhenotypeProtein Serine-Threonine KinasesReceptor, Angiotensin, Type 1Receptors, DrugSex CharacteristicsSodium Chloride SymportersSodium-Hydrogen Exchanger 3Sodium-Hydrogen ExchangersSolute Carrier Family 12, Member 3ConceptsUrine volumeKO miceCotransporter activityRenal clearance experimentsReceptor knockout miceGlomerular filtration rateBolus intravenous injectionDelivery of NaClNCC protein expressionGender differencesFiltration rateFemale miceAT1A receptorClearance experimentsKO animalsIntravenous injectionNCC expressionDistal nephronFractional NaKnockout miceMale KOProximal tubulesHCTZMiceNHE3 expression
2015
Down-regulation of PRKCB1 expression in Han Chinese patients with subsyndromal symptomatic depression
Guo X, Li Z, Zhang C, Yi Z, Li H, Cao L, Yuan C, Hong W, Wu Z, Peng D, Chen J, Xia W, Zhao G, Wang F, Yu S, Cui D, Xu Y, Golam CM, Smith AK, Wang T, Fang Y. Down-regulation of PRKCB1 expression in Han Chinese patients with subsyndromal symptomatic depression. Journal Of Psychiatric Research 2015, 69: 1-6. PMID: 26343587, DOI: 10.1016/j.jpsychires.2015.07.011.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSubsyndromal symptomatic depressionPeripheral blood mononuclear cellsHan Chinese patientsSSD patientsMRNA expression levelsMDD patientsSymptomatic depressionChinese patientsBlood mononuclear cellsSingle nucleotide polymorphismsExpression levelsMononuclear cellsPatientsMRNA expressionCommon diseaseReal-time quantitative PCR studiesSignificant decreaseSignificant social dysfunctionSocial dysfunctionPCR studiesCandidate genesTranscript networksFunctional annotation toolMultiple single nucleotide polymorphismsQuantitative PCR studies
2012
Genetic modifiers of hypertension in soluble guanylate cyclase α1–deficient mice
Buys ES, Raher MJ, Kirby A, Mohd S, Baron DM, Hayton SR, Tainsh LT, Sips PY, Rauwerdink KM, Yan Q, Tainsh RE, Shakartzi HR, Stevens C, Decaluwé K, da Gloria Rodrigues-Machado M, Malhotra R, Van de Voorde J, Wang T, Brouckaert P, Daly MJ, Bloch KD. Genetic modifiers of hypertension in soluble guanylate cyclase α1–deficient mice. Journal Of Clinical Investigation 2012, 122: 2316-2325. PMID: 22565307, PMCID: PMC3366402, DOI: 10.1172/jci60119.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsCyclic GMPEndothelium, VascularFemaleGenetic LinkageGenome, HumanGuanylate CyclaseHumansHypertensionMaleMiceMice, KnockoutQuantitative Trait LociRatsReceptors, Cytoplasmic and NuclearReninRenin-Angiotensin SystemSecond Messenger SystemsSoluble Guanylyl CyclaseSpecies SpecificityVasodilationConceptsNitric oxideEndothelium-dependent vasorelaxationOnset of hypertensionVascular smooth muscleNO/cGMPSoluble guanylate cyclaseAdditional genetic factorsAldosterone systemRAAS inhibitionArterial pressureMale miceHypertensionSmooth muscleBlood flowGuanylate cyclaseMouse strainsΑ1 subunitGenetic factorsMiceReceptor componentsGenetic modifiersVasorelaxationRenin
2008
Female 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 mice
2007
NHE3 phosphorylation at serines 552 and 605 does not directly affect NHE3 activity
Kocinsky HS, Dynia DW, Wang T, Aronson PS. NHE3 phosphorylation at serines 552 and 605 does not directly affect NHE3 activity. American Journal Of Physiology. Renal Physiology 2007, 293: f212-f218. PMID: 17409282, DOI: 10.1152/ajprenal.00042.2007.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH Keywords1-Methyl-3-isobutylxanthineAnimalsCells, CulturedColforsinCyclic AMP-Dependent Protein KinasesElectrophoresis, Polyacrylamide GelKidneyKidney Tubules, ProximalMaleMicrovilliParathyroid HormonePhosphodiesterase InhibitorsPhosphorylationRatsRats, Sprague-DawleySerineSodiumSodium RadioisotopesSodium-Hydrogen Exchanger 3Sodium-Hydrogen ExchangersStimulation, ChemicalConceptsSerine 552NHE3 phosphorylationNHE3 activityMicrovillar membrane vesiclesPhosphorylation of NHE3Direct phosphorylationPhosphospecific antibodiesSprague-Dawley ratsExchanger type 3PKA activationMembrane vesiclesSite-specific changesPhosphorylationTransport activityOpossum kidney cellsParathyroid hormoneIntravenous infusionRat modelExchange activityKidney cellsOKP cellsNHE3 inhibitionPKACell modelExact role
2006
Low Na intake suppresses expression of CYP2C23 and arachidonic acid-induced inhibition of ENaC
Sun P, Lin D, Wang T, Babilonia E, Wang Z, Jin Y, Kemp R, Nasjletti A, Wang W. Low Na intake suppresses expression of CYP2C23 and arachidonic acid-induced inhibition of ENaC. American Journal Of Physiology. Renal Physiology 2006, 291: f1192-f1200. PMID: 16849695, DOI: 10.1152/ajprenal.00112.2006.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH Keywords8,11,14-Eicosatrienoic AcidAnimalsArachidonic AcidCytochrome P-450 CYP2J2Cytochrome P-450 Enzyme SystemEpithelial Sodium ChannelsFemaleIon Channel GatingKidney Tubules, CollectingMaleMembrane PotentialsPatch-Clamp TechniquesRatsRats, Sprague-DawleySodium, DietarySpecific Pathogen-Free OrganismsConceptsExpression of CYP2C23Thick ascending limbMS-PPOHArachidonic acidEpoxyeicosatrienoic acidsDistal nephronNa absorptionInhibitory effectArachidonic acid-induced inhibitionHigh Na dietNa-deficient dietNa transportMicroM arachidonic acidEpithelial Na channelTamm-Horsfall proteinPatch-clamp studiesCortical CDCYP epoxygenaseAcid-induced inhibitionActivity of ENaCNa dietControl ratsRenal cortexPositive tubulesCYP2C23
2003
ROMK is required for expression of the 70-pS K channel in the thick ascending limb
Lu M, Wang T, Yan Q, Wang W, Giebisch G, Hebert SC. ROMK is required for expression of the 70-pS K channel in the thick ascending limb. American Journal Of Physiology. Renal Physiology 2003, 286: f490-f495. PMID: 14600033, DOI: 10.1152/ajprenal.00305.2003.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsThick ascending limbBartter's syndromeK dietK channelsAscending limbChannel activityApical K channelsFunctional expressionHypokalemic alkalosisTAL cellsNull miceSK activityHeterozygous miceHeterogeneous disorderMicePotassium recyclingROMKFunction mutationsSyndromeCritical subunitApical conductanceSalt absorptionLimbDietExpressionInhibition of heme oxygenase decreases sodium and fluid absorption in the loop of Henle
Wang T, Sterling H, Shao WA, Yan Q, Bailey MA, Giebisch G, Wang WH. Inhibition of heme oxygenase decreases sodium and fluid absorption in the loop of Henle. American Journal Of Physiology. Renal Physiology 2003, 285: f484-f490. PMID: 12890663, DOI: 10.1152/ajprenal.00135.2003.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLoop of HenleThick ascending limbFluid absorptionRenal sodium excretionGlomerular filtration rateRenal clearance studiesNormal rat chowHO-2 expressionRenal clearance methodsInhibitor of HOWestern blot analysisDecrease sodiumHK ratsSodium excretionChromium mesoporphyrinHO-2Normal chowHK dietFiltration rateRat chowVivo microperfusionResult of inhibitionMicroperfusion experimentsClearance studiesClearance methodThe Effects of the Potassium Channel Opener Minoxidil on Renal Electrolytes Transport in the Loop of Henle
Wang T. The Effects of the Potassium Channel Opener Minoxidil on Renal Electrolytes Transport in the Loop of Henle. Journal Of Pharmacology And Experimental Therapeutics 2003, 304: 833-840. PMID: 12538840, DOI: 10.1124/jpet.102.043380.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLoop of HenleUrine volumePotassium channel opener minoxidilATP-sensitive potassium channelsChannel opener minoxidilK channel openerGlomerular filtration rateRenal electrolyte transportAddition of minoxidilThick ascending limbVivo microperfusion techniquesAntinatriuretic actionNatriuretic effectBlood pressureUrinary excretionFiltration rateChannel openersIntravenous injectionRenal clearanceAscending limbK cotransporterPerfusion fluidMinoxidilMicroperfusion techniqueHenle
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 membraneRole of iNOS and eNOS in modulating proximal tubule transport and acid-base balance
Wang T. Role of iNOS and eNOS in modulating proximal tubule transport and acid-base balance. American Journal Of Physiology. Renal Physiology 2002, 283: f658-f662. PMID: 12217856, DOI: 10.1152/ajprenal.00243.2001.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNeuronal nitric oxide synthaseInducible NOSEndothelial NOSProximal tubulesKnockout miceRole of iNOSNOS knockout miceENOS knockout miceINOS knockout miceIsoforms of NOSNitric oxide synthaseProximal tubule transportAcid-base statusAcid-base balanceINOS knockoutWild-type controlsKidney proximal tubulesMetabolic acidosisOxide synthaseTubule transportInhibitor LMiceFluid absorptionNOSTubules
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 tail