Bicarbonate secretion in rat distal colon in vitro: a measurement technique

1988 ◽  
Vol 254 (3) ◽  
pp. C383-C390 ◽  
Author(s):  
G. M. Feldman ◽  
S. F. Berman ◽  
R. L. Stephenson
Keyword(s):  
Short Circuit ◽  
Distal Colon ◽  
Apparent Permeability ◽  
Chemical Gradients ◽  
Acid Generation ◽  
Rat Distal Colon ◽  
Tissue Surfaces ◽  
Apparent Permeability Coefficient ◽  
Transepithelial Voltage

To study HCO3- secretion in rat distal colon, we utilized a technique that permits control of electrical and chemical transepithelial gradients. With symmetrical solutions (pH 7.4, [HCO3-] 25 mM, and CO2 tension 40 mmHg) bathing both tissue surfaces and under short-circuit conditions, HCO3- secretion remained stable for greater than 4 h at 1 mueq. h-1.cm-2. As the mucosal solution was alkalinized, the serosal solution was acidified at 3.1 mueq.h-1.cm-2. Ninety-four percent of serosal acidification was accounted for by the rate of metabolic lactic acid generation and transepithelial HCO3- secretion. Clamping transepithelial voltage reversibly affected net HCO3- secretion, and a linear relationship existed between clamped mucosal voltage and net HCO3- flux (r = 0.99); mucosal voltage of -68 mV completely inhibited net secretion. The apparent permeability coefficient of the colon to HCO3- is 2.8 X 10(-6) cm/s. One millimolar ouabain completely inhibited net HCO3- secretion. Acetazolamide (10(-4) M) inhibited secretion by approximately 50%, whereas a 10(-3) M concentration inhibited secretion by 90%. These data demonstrate that net colonic HCO3- secretion can be measured without imposed electrical and chemical gradients and that this flux is voltage sensitive and depends on carbonic anhydrase and Na+-K+-ATPase activities.

Base secretion in rat distal colon: ionic requirements

1990 ◽  
Vol 258 (6) ◽  
pp. G825-G832 ◽  
Author(s):  
G. M. Feldman ◽  
J. D. Koethe ◽  
R. L. Stephenson
Keyword(s):  
Permeability Coefficient ◽  
Distal Colon ◽  
Secretory Component ◽  
Bathing Solution ◽  
Apical Surface ◽  
Apparent Permeability ◽  
Rat Distal Colon ◽  
Apparent Permeability Coefficient ◽  
Diffusive Component ◽  
Active Base

To evaluate the ionic requirements of colonic base secretion, segments of rat distal colon were studied under short-circuited conditions. Net base flux was composed of an active secretory component and a diffusive component. Studied in the absence of a transepithelial HCO3- concentration gradient, active base secretion was dependent on the HCO3- concentration of the bathing solution but was not influenced by the CO2 tension or pH. Base secretion appeared to saturate with a Km of 33 +/- 9 mM and was inhibited by ouabain. The diffusive component was characterized by an apparent permeability coefficient to HCO3- of 8.9 +/- 0.9 x 10(-6) cm/s. In addition to requiring HCO3- on the serosal surface, net base secretion was inhibited by reducing the Na+ concentration in the serosal medium and the Cl- concentration in the mucosal medium. These data suggest that colonic base secretion involves HCO3- entry across the basolateral surface, energized by the Na+ gradient, and HCO3- exit across the apical surface in exchange for Cl-.

scholarly journals Aldosterone induces active K+ secretion by enhancing mucosal expression of Kcnn4c and Kcnma1 channels in rat distal colon

2012 ◽  
Vol 302 (9) ◽  
pp. C1353-C1360 ◽  
Author(s):  
Satish K. Singh ◽  
Bryan O'Hara ◽  
Jamilur R. Talukder ◽  
Vazhaikkurichi M. Rajendran
Keyword(s):  
Channel Blocker ◽  
Short Circuit ◽  
Distal Colon ◽  
Normal Colonic Mucosa ◽  
Transcriptional Level ◽  
Mrna Levels ◽  
Atpase Inhibitor ◽  
Synthesis Inhibitor ◽  
Rat Distal Colon

Although both Kcnn4c and Kcnma1 channels are present on colonic mucosal membranes, only Kcnma1 has been suggested to mediate K+ secretion in the colon. Therefore, studies were initiated to investigate the relative roles of Kcnn4c and Kcnma1 in mediating aldosterone (Na-free diet)-induced K+ secretion. Mucosal to serosal (m-s), serosal to mucosal (s-m), and net 86Rb+ (K+ surrogate) fluxes as well as short circuit currents ( Isc; measure of net ion movement) were measured under voltage clamp condition in rat distal colon. Active K+ absorption, but not K+ secretion, is present in normal, while aldosterone induces active K+ secretion (1.04 ± 0.26 vs. −1.21 ± 0.15 μeq·h−1·cm−2; P < 0.001) in rat distal colon. Mucosal VO4 (a P-type ATPase inhibitor) inhibited the net K+ absorption in normal, while it significantly enhanced net K+ secretion in aldosterone animals. The aldosterone-induced K+ secretion was inhibited by the mucosal addition of 1) either Ba2+ (a nonspecific K+ channel blocker) or charybdotoxin (CTX; a common Kcnn4 and Kcnma1 channel blocker) by 89%; 2) tetraethyl ammonium (TEA) or iberiotoxin (IbTX; a Kcnma1 channel blocker) by 64%; and 3) TRAM-34 (a Kcnn4 channel blocker) by 29%. TRAM-34, but not TEA, in the presence of IbTX further significantly inhibited the aldosterone-induced K+ secretion. Thus the aldosterone-induced Ba2+/CTX-sensitive K+ secretion consists of IbTX/TEA-sensitive (Kcnma1) and IbTX/TEA-insensitive fractions. TRAM-34 inhibition of the IbTX-insensitive fraction is consistent with the aldosterone-induced K+ secretion being mediated partially via Kcnn4c. Western and quantitative PCR analyses indicated that aldosterone enhanced both Kcnn4c and Kcnma1α protein expression and mRNA abundance. In vitro exposure of isolated normal colonic mucosa to aldosterone also enhanced Kcnn4c and Kcnma1α mRNA levels, and this was prevented by exposure to actinomycin D (an RNA synthesis inhibitor). These observations indicate that aldosterone induces active K+ secretion by enhancing mucosal Kcnn4c and Kcnma1 expression at the transcriptional level.

Suppression of coupled Na-Cl absorption by aldosterone and dexamethasone in rat distal colon in vitro

1984 ◽  
Vol 246 (6) ◽  
pp. F785-F793 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. D. Perrone ◽  
S. L. Jenks
Keyword(s):  
Short Circuit ◽  
Short Circuit Current ◽  
Distal Colon ◽  
Rat Colon ◽  
Na Transport ◽  
Unidirectional Flux ◽  
Rat Distal Colon ◽  
Marked Suppression ◽  
Stimulation Of

Basal Na absorption in the rat colon is coupled to that of Cl in an electroneutral fashion. We previously determined that aldosterone or dexamethasone induces amiloride-sensitive mucosal-to-serosal Na flux approximately equal to the amiloride-sensitive short-circuit current in rat distal colon in vitro. However, the effect of these steroids on coupled Na-Cl absorption was not examined. For this purpose, we determined the unidirectional flux of Na and Cl in voltage-clamped distal colon segments from rats treated with aldosterone or dexamethasone. Amiloride was used as a probe for conductive Na absorption, and acetazolamide and Cl-free solutions were used as probes for coupled Na-Cl absorption. Our results indicate that the nature of colonic Na absorption is markedly changed after treatment with these steroids. In contrast to findings in the untreated rat, colonic Na absorption after treatment with aldosterone or dexamethasone was largely independent of the presence of Cl. Net Cl absorption and acetazolamide sensitivity were both greatly diminished. Thus, aldosterone and dexamethasone have multiple effects on Na transport in rat distal colon. In addition to the stimulation of conductive Na absorption by aldosterone, an effect well described in other epithelia, there is marked suppression of coupled Na-Cl absorption. Dexamethasone was less effective in suppressing Cl absorption but equally effective in stimulating conductive Na absorption. These steroid effects were greater in the terminal 1-2 cm of the rat colon.

Differential effects of corticosteroids on Na+ transport in rat distal colon in vitro

1985 ◽  
Vol 248 (4) ◽  
pp. G424-G431 ◽  
Author(s):  
D. Jorkasky ◽  
M. Cox ◽  
G. M. Feldman
Keyword(s):  
Short Circuit ◽  
Latency Period ◽  
Short Circuit Current ◽  
Distal Colon ◽  
Molar Ratio ◽  
Na Transport ◽  
Cellular Mechanisms ◽  
Rat Distal Colon ◽  
Transport Control

We studied rat distal colon during in vitro incubation with aldosterone and dexamethasone. Both hormones caused short-circuit current (Isc) to increase with a latency period of approximately 3 h. At the 7th h of incubation, control colons had a Isc of 72 +/- 8 microA . cm-2 while tissues incubated with 10(-5) M aldosterone and 10(-8) M dexamethasone, the respective maximal stimulatory concentrations, had similarly increased Isc, 211 +/- 21 and 185 +/- 18 microA . cm-2, respectively. The increase in Isc induced by steroids reflected increased net sodium transport: control, 3.4 +/- 0.8; aldosterone, 6.7 +/- 0.7 (P less than 0.05); and dexamethasone, 7.5 +/- 1.0 mueq . h-1 . cm-2 (P less than 0.025). Spironolactone inhibited the response to both steroids, but the molar ratio of antagonist to agonist was less for aldosterone (approximately 5,000:1) than for dexamethasone (approximately 50,000:1). Amiloride inhibited a greater fraction of aldosterone-induced Isc (0.70 +/- 0.07) than that of dexamethasone (0.37 +/- 0.07; P less than 0.025). The latter value was similar to the effect of amiloride on control tissues (0.35 +/- 0.04). These data provide evidence that the cellular mechanisms by which aldosterone and dexamethasone induce Na+ transport are different.

Corticosteroid alteration of active electrolyte transport in rat distal colon

1983 ◽  
Vol 245 (5) ◽  
pp. G668-G675 ◽  
Author(s):  
E. S. Foster ◽  
T. W. Zimmerman ◽  
J. P. Hayslett ◽  
H. J. Binder
Keyword(s):  
Colonic Mucosa ◽  
Short Circuit ◽  
Short Circuit Current ◽  
Distal Colon ◽  
Transport Processes ◽  
Electrolyte Transport ◽  
Sodium Absorption ◽  
Rat Distal Colon ◽  
Potassium Absorption ◽  
Potassium Secretion

To determine the effect of corticosteroids on active transport processes, unidirectional fluxes of 22Na, 36Cl, and 42K were measured under short-circuit conditions across isolated stripped distal colonic mucosa of the rat in control, secondary hyperaldosterone, and dexamethasone-treated animals. In controls net sodium and chloride fluxes (JNanet and JClnet) and short-circuit current (Isc) were 6.6 +/- 2.2, 7.6 +/- 1.6, and 1.3 +/- 0.2 mu eq X h-1 X cm-2, respectively. Although aldosterone increased Isc to 7.3 +/- 0.5 mu eq X h-1 X cm-2, JNanet (6.9 +/- 0.7 mu eq X h-1 X cm-2) was not altered and JClnet was reduced to 0 compared with controls. Dexamethasone also stimulated Isc but did not inhibit JClnet. In Cl-free Ringer both aldosterone and dexamethasone produced significant and equal increases in JNanet and Isc. Theophylline abolished JNanet in control animals but not in the aldosterone group. Aldosterone reversed net potassium absorption (0.58 +/- 0.11 mu eq X h-1 X cm-2) to net potassium secretion (-0.94 +/- 0.08 mu eq X h-1 X cm-2). Dexamethasone reduced net potassium movement to 0 (-0.04 +/- 0.12 mu eq X h-1 X cm-2). These studies demonstrate that 1) corticosteroids stimulate electrogenic sodium absorption and 2) aldosterone, but not dexamethasone, inhibits neutral NaCl absorption and stimulates active potassium secretion. The effects of mineralocorticoids and glucocorticoids on electrolyte transport are not identical and may be mediated by separate and distinct mechanisms.

Apical nonspecific cation conductances in rabbit cecum

1994 ◽  
Vol 266 (3) ◽  
pp. G475-G484 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. H. Sellin ◽  
W. P. Dubinsky
Keyword(s):  
Epithelial Transport ◽  
Apical Membrane ◽  
Divalent Cations ◽  
Short Circuit ◽  
Short Circuit Current ◽  
Distal Colon ◽  
Na Channel ◽  
Similar Response ◽  
Electrogenic Transport

Rabbit cecum exhibits electrogenic Na absorption in vitro. However, because this transport process is not inhibited by amiloride nor does it demonstrate saturation kinetics typical of the amiloride-inhibitable Na channel, we considered whether the cecal transporter represented one of a recently described family of nonselective cation conductances or channels (NSCC). Both transepithelial and vesicle studies demonstrated that K, Cs, and Rb were transported via an apical conductance. Electrogenic transport was inhibited by divalent cations including Ca, Mg, and Ba but was unaffected by either lanthanum or gadolinium. Parallel studies in distal colon did not exhibit a similar response to either K substitution or Ba inhibition. Phenamil, verapamil, and nicardipine significantly inhibited the short-circuit current (Isc). stimulated by nominal Ca- and Mg-free conditions. Flux studies demonstrated a correlation between changes in Isc and Na transport. Microelectrode impalement studies suggested that there may be both NSCC and K conductance in the apical membrane. Planar bilayer studies identified a 190-pS cation channel that may correlate with the macroscopic transport properties of this epithelium. These studies are consistent with a model of cecal Na absorption mediated by a NSCC in the apical membrane; this may be the mechanism underlying the distinct epithelial transport characteristics of this intestinal segment.

scholarly journals Development and In Vitro Evaluation of a Mucoadhesive Oral Deliverv System for Antisense Oliaonucleotides

2003 ◽  
Vol 71 (3) ◽  
pp. 165-177 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andreas Bernkop-Schnürch ◽  
Julia Telsnig ◽  
Margit Hornof
Keyword(s):  
Delivery System ◽  
Permeability Coefficient ◽  
Enzymatic Degradation ◽  
Phosphorothioate Oligonucleotide ◽  
Apparent Permeability ◽  
Release Studies ◽  
Apparent Permeability Coefficient ◽  
Permeation Studies ◽  
Membrane Bound

It was the aim of this study to develop an oral phosphorothioate oligodeoxynucleotide (PS-ODN) drug delivery system and to evaluate its properties in vitro. Results demonstrated that the 16-mer phosphorothioate oligonucleotide used was completely stable towards enzymatic degradation by secreted and membrane bound intestinal enzymes. Permeation studies with freshly excised intestinal mucosa showed a comparatively high uptake of the PS-ODN with an apparent permeability coefficient (Papp) of 8.35 ± 1.24 x 10-6 cm/sec. The PS-ODN was incorporated in a poly(acrylic acid)-cysteine carrier matrix system exhibiting high cohesive and mucoadhesive properties. Release studies demonstrated that a controlled and sustained PS-ODN release out of this delivery system could be achieved. Because of these features, the dosage form developed within this study seems to represent a promising novel tool for oral PS-ODN delivery.

Effect of intracellular acidification on colonic NaCl absorption

1993 ◽  
Vol 264 (3) ◽  
pp. G569-G575 ◽  
Author(s):  
P. C. Dagher ◽  
R. W. Egnor ◽  
A. N. Charney
Keyword(s):  
Short Circuit ◽  
Distal Colon ◽  
Carbonic Anhydrase Activity ◽  
Similar Degree ◽  
Intracellular Acidification ◽  
Sprague Dawley ◽  
Similar Reduction ◽  
Ussing Chambers ◽  
Rat Distal Colon ◽  
Stimulation Of

CO2 stimulates Na+ and Cl- absorption in rat distal colon. This is most likely due to intracellular generation of H+ and HCO3- and stimulation of apical Na(+)-H+ and Cl(-)-HCO3- exchangers. We examined whether intracellular acidification by means other than CO2 would also stimulate Na+ absorption. Stripped segments of distal colon from male Sprague-Dawley rats were studied under short-circuit conditions in Ussing chambers. Identically prepared tissues were used for intracellular pH (pHi) measurements with the pH-sensitive dye 2',7'-bis(2-carboxyethyl)-5(6)-carboxyfluorescein. When the Ringer PCO2 was increased from 20 to 34 mmHg, pHi decreased from 7.50 +/- 0.04 to 7.35 +/- 0.04 and net Na absorption increased from 2.4 +/- 0.7 to 3.7 +/- 0.7 mu eq.cm-2 x h-1. A similar degree of intracellular acidification was obtained with 2.6 microM nigericin, but no stimulation of Na+ absorption was seen. When Ringer-HCO3- concentration was reduced from 39 to 11 mM at constant PCO2 = 35 mmHg, pHi decreased from 7.55 +/- 0.02 to 7.11 +/- 0.02 with no effect on net Na+ absorption. A similar reduction in pHi in a CO2-HCO3(-)-free, N-2-hydroxyethylpiperazine-N'-2-ethanesulfonic acid-buffered Ringer also did not stimulate Na+ absorption. Methazolamide had no effect on steady-state pHi at any given PCO2 but caused marked reductions in net Na+ absorption (9.6 +/- 2.4 to 5.2 +/- 1.2 mu eq.cm-2 x h-1 at PCO2 = 70 mmHg). We conclude that Na+ absorption in rat distal colon is not stimulated by intracellular acidification per se but rather has an absolute requirement for CO2 and carbonic anhydrase activity.

scholarly journals Transport of Corilagin, Gallic Acid, and Ellagic Acid from Fructus Phyllanthi Tannin Fraction in Caco-2 Cell Monolayers

2016 ◽  
Vol 2016 ◽  
pp. 1-10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xin Mao ◽  
Ling-Fang Wu ◽  
Hai-juan Zhao ◽  
Wen-Yi Liang ◽  
Wen-Jing Chen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Tight Junction ◽  
Gallic Acid ◽  
Ellagic Acid ◽  
Organic Anion ◽  
Multidrug Resistance Proteins ◽  
Apparent Permeability ◽  
Glycoprotein P ◽  
Sodium Glucose Cotransporter ◽  
Apparent Permeability Coefficient

Objective. To investigate the absorption property of the representative hydrolyzable tannin, namely corilagin, and its hydrolysates gallic acid (GA) and ellagic acid (EA) from the Fructus Phyllanthi tannin fraction (PTF)in vitro.Methods. Caco-2 cells monolayer model was established. Influences of PTF on Caco-2 cells viability were detected with MTT assay. The transport across monolayers was examined for different time points, concentrations, and secretory directions. The inhibitors of P-glycoprotein (P-gp), multidrug resistance proteins (MRPs), organic anion transporting polypeptide (OATP) and sodium/glucose cotransporter 1 (SGLT1), and tight junction modulators were used to study the transport mechanism. LC-MS method was employed to quantify the absorption concentration.Results. The apparent permeability coefficient(Papp)values of the three compounds were below 1.0 × 10−6 cm/s. The absorption of corilagin and GA were much lower than their efflux, and the uptake of both compounds was increased in the presence of inhibitors of P-gp and MRPs. The absorption of EA was decreased in the company of OATP and SGLT1 inhibitors. Moreover, the transport of corilagin, GA, and EA was enhanced by tight junction modulators.Conclusion. These observations indicated that the three compounds in PTF were transported via passive diffusion combined with protein mediated transport. P-gp and MRPs might get involved in the transport of corilagin and GA. The absorption of EA could be attributed to OATP and SGLT1 protein.

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