Regulation of sodium transporters in the thick ascending limb of rat kidney: response to angiotensin II

2003 ◽  
Vol 285 (1) ◽  
pp. F152-F165 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tae-Hwan Kwon ◽  
Jakob Nielsen ◽  
Young-Hee Kim ◽  
Mark A. Knepper ◽  
Jørgen Frøkiær ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Proximal Tubule ◽  
Brush Border ◽  
Rat Kidney ◽  
Thick Ascending Limb ◽  
Ang Ii ◽  
Outer Medulla ◽  
Protein Protein Interaction ◽  
Sodium Transporters ◽  
Outer Strip

The effect of ANG II treatment of rats for 7 days was examined with respect to the abundance and subcellular localization of key thick ascending limb (TAL) Na+ transporters. Rats were on a fixed intake of Na+ and water and treated with 0, 12.5, 25, 50 (ANG II-50), 100 (ANG II-100), and 200 (ANG II-200) ng·min-1·kg-1 ANG II (sc). Semiquantitative immunoblotting revealed that Na+/H+ exchanger 3 (NHE3) abundance in the inner stripe of the outer medulla (ISOM) of ANG II-treated rats was significantly increased: 179 ± 28 (ANG II-50, n = 5), 166 ± 23 (ANG II-100, n = 7), and 167 ± 19% (ANG II-200, n = 4) of control levels ( n = 6, P < 0.05), whereas lower doses of ANG II were ineffective. The abundance of the bumetanide-sensitive Na+-K+-2Cl- cotransporter (BSC-1) in the ISOM was also increased to 187 ± 28 (ANG II-50), 162 ± 23 (ANG II-100), and 166 ± 19% (ANG II-200) of control levels ( P < 0.05), but there were no changes in the abundance of Na+-K+-ATPase and the electroneutral Na+-HCO3 cotransporter NBCn1. Immunocytochemistry confirmed the increase in NHE3 and BSC-1 labeling in medullary TAL (mTAL). In the cortex and the outer strip of the outer medulla, NHE3 abundance was unchanged, whereas immunocytochemistry revealed markedly increased NHE3 labeling of the proximal tubule brush border, suggesting subcellular redistribution of NHE3 or differential protein-protein interaction. Despite this, ANG II-treated rats (50 ng·min-1·kg-1 for 5 days, n = 6) had a higher urinary pH compared with controls. NH4Cl loading completely blocked all effects of ANG II infusion on NHE3 and BSC-1, suggesting a potential role of pH as a mediator of these effects. In conclusion, increased abundance of NHE3 and BSC-1 in mTAL cells as well as increased NHE3 in the proximal tubule brush border may contribute to enhanced renal Na+ and HCO3 reabsorption in response to ANG II.

Effect of luminal angiotensin II on proximal tubule fluid transport: role of apical phospholipase A2

1994 ◽  
Vol 266 (2) ◽  
pp. F202-F209 ◽  
Author(s):  
L. Li ◽  
Y. P. Wang ◽  
A. W. Capparelli ◽  
O. D. Jo ◽  
N. Yanagawa
Keyword(s):  
Angiotensin Ii ◽  
Phospholipase A2 ◽  
Proximal Tubule ◽  
Brush Border ◽  
Fluid Transport ◽  
Brush Border Membrane ◽  
Membrane Vesicles ◽  
Ang Ii ◽  
Potent Effect

Recent micropuncture studies showed the existence of high concentrations of angiotensin II (ANG II) in proximal tubular fluid. In the present study, we have examined the effect of luminal ANG II, alone and in combination with peritubular ANG II, on fluid transport (JV) in the isolated perfused rabbit proximal convoluted tubule. In comparison with peritubular ANG II, luminal ANG II caused a similar but more potent biphasic effect on JV. At 10(-11) M, luminal ANG II maximally increased JV to 204 +/- 22% of the baseline compared with 142 +/- 10% by peritubular ANG II at 10(-10) M. At 10(-8) M, luminal ANG II suppressed JV to 9.7 +/- 16% of the baseline compared with 64 +/- 14% by peritubular ANG II. When luminal and peritubular ANG II were combined at concentrations that impose similar effect on JV, the effects of luminal and peritubular ANG II were not additive. However, when combined at concentrations that would otherwise impose opposing effects on JV, the stimulatory effect predominated. In support of the role of apical phospholipase A2 (PLA2) on the effect of luminal ANG II, ANG II stimulated PLA2 activity in isolated brush-border membrane vesicles, and addition of PLA2 inhibitor, mepacrine or dibucaine, to the luminal perfusate attenuated the effect of luminal ANG II on JV. In summary, these studies show a potent effect of luminal ANG II on proximal tubule JV involving activation of brush-border membrane PLA2. When combined, luminal and peritubular ANG II exert their effects in concert on proximal tubule JV.

Immunolocalization of NHE8 in rat kidney

2005 ◽  
Vol 288 (3) ◽  
pp. F530-F538 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sunita Goyal ◽  
SueAnn Mentone ◽  
Peter S. Aronson
Keyword(s):  
Proximal Tubule ◽  
Brush Border ◽  
Brush Border Membrane ◽  
Rat Kidney ◽  
Surface Membrane ◽  
Proximal Tubules ◽  
Intense Staining ◽  
Proximal Tubule Cells ◽  
Nephron Segment ◽  
Tubule Cells

In situ hybridization studies demonstrated that Na+/H+ exchanger NHE8 is expressed in kidney proximal tubules. Although membrane fractionation studies suggested apical brush-border localization, precise membrane localization could not be definitively established. The goal of the present study was to develop isoform-specific NHE8 antibodies as a tool to directly establish the localization of NHE8 protein in the kidney by immunocytochemistry. Toward this goal, two sets of antibodies that label different NHE8 epitopes were developed. Monoclonal antibody 7A11 and polyclonal antibody Rab65 both specifically labeled NHE8 by Western blotting as well as by immunofluorescence microscopy. The immunolocalization pattern in the kidney seen with both antibodies was the same, thereby validating NHE8 specificity. In particular, NHE8 expression was observed on the apical brush-border membrane of all proximal tubules from S1 to S3. The most intense staining was evident in proximal tubules in the deeper cortex and medulla with a significant but somewhat weaker staining in superficial proximal tubules. Colocalization studies with γ-glutamyltranspeptidase and megalin indicated expression of NHE8 on both the microvillar surface membrane and the coated-pit region of proximal tubule cells, suggesting that NHE8 may be subject to endocytic retrieval and recycling. Although colocalizing in the proximal tubule with NHE3, no significant alteration in NHE8 protein expression was evident in NHE3-null mice. We conclude that NHE8 is expressed on the apical brush-border membrane of proximal tubule cells, where it may play a role in mediating or regulating ion transport in this nephron segment.

scholarly journals Expression and role of serum and glucocorticoid-regulated kinase 2 in the regulation of Na+/H+ exchanger 3 in the mammalian kidney

2010 ◽  
Vol 299 (6) ◽  
pp. F1496-F1506 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alan C. Pao ◽  
Aditi Bhargava ◽  
Francesca Di Sole ◽  
Raymond Quigley ◽  
Xinli Shao ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
In Situ Hybridization ◽  
Proximal Tubule ◽  
Cell Surface Expression ◽  
Thick Ascending Limb ◽  
Proximal Tubule Cells ◽  
Mammalian Kidney ◽  
Tubule Cells ◽  
Exchange Activity

Serum and glucocorticoid-regulated kinase 2 (sgk2) is 80% identical to the kinase domain of sgk1, an important mediator of mineralocorticoid-regulated sodium (Na+) transport in the distal nephron of the kidney. The expression pattern and role in renal function of sgk2 are virtually uncharacterized. In situ hybridization and immunohistochemistry of rodent kidney coupled with real-time RT-PCR of microdissected rat kidney tubules showed robust sgk2 expression in the proximal straight tubule and thick ascending limb of the loop of Henle. Sgk2 expression was minimal in distal tubule cells with aquaporin-2 immunostaining but significant in proximal tubule cells with Na+/H+ exchanger 3 (NHE3) immunostaining. To ascertain whether mineralocorticoids regulate expression of sgk2 in a manner similar to sgk1, we examined sgk2 mRNA expression in the kidneys of adrenalectomized rats treated with physiological doses of aldosterone together with the glucocorticoid receptor antagonist RU486. Northern blot analysis and in situ hybridization showed that, unlike sgk1, sgk2 expression in the kidney was not altered by aldosterone treatment. Based on the observation that sgk2 is expressed in proximal tubule cells that also express NHE3, we asked whether sgk2 regulates NHE3 activity. We heterologously expressed sgk2 in opossum kidney (OKP) cells and measured Na+/H+ exchange activity by Na+-dependent cell pH recovery. Constitutively active sgk2, but not sgk1, stimulated Na+/H+ exchange activity by >30%. Moreover, the sgk2-mediated increase in Na+/H+ exchange activity correlated with an increase in cell surface expression of NHE3. Together, these results suggest that the pattern of expression, regulation, and role of sgk2 within the mammalian kidney are distinct from sgk1 and that sgk2 may play a previously unrecognized role in the control of transtubular Na+ transport through NHE3 in the proximal tubule.

Localization of PEPT1 and PEPT2 proton-coupled oligopeptide transporter mRNA and protein in rat kidney

1999 ◽  
Vol 276 (5) ◽  
pp. F658-F665 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hong Shen ◽  
David E. Smith ◽  
Tianxin Yang ◽  
Yuning G. Huang ◽  
Jürgen B. Schnermann ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Proximal Tubule ◽  
Brush Border ◽  
Rat Kidney ◽  
Broad Band ◽  
Membrane Vesicles ◽  
Mrna Transcript ◽  
Intestinal Brush Border Membrane ◽  
Outer Stripe ◽  
Polyclonal Antisera ◽  
Pars Convoluta

To determine the renal localization of oligopeptide transporters, Northern blot analyses were performed and polyclonal antisera were generated against PEPT1 and PEPT2, the two cloned rat H+/peptide transporters. Under high-stringency conditions, a 3.0-kb mRNA transcript of rat PEPT1 was expressed primarily in superficial cortex, whereas a 3.5-kb mRNA transcript of PEPT2 was expressed primarily in deep cortex/outer stripe of outer medulla. PEPT1 antisera detected a specific band on immunoblots of renal and intestinal brush-border membrane vesicles (BBMV) with an apparent mobility of ∼90 kDa. PEPT2 antisera detected a specific broad band of ∼85 kDa in renal but not in intestinal BBMV. PEPT1 immunolocalization experiments showed detection of a brush border antigen in S1 segments of the proximal tubule and in the brush border of villi from all segments of the small intestine. In contrast, PEPT2 immunolocalization was primarily confined to the brush border of S3 segments of the proximal tubule. All other nephron segments in rat were negative for PEPT1 and PEPT2 staining. Overall, our results conclusively demonstrate that although PEPT1 is expressed in early regions of the proximal tubule (pars convoluta), PEPT2 is specific for the latter regions of proximal tubule (pars recta).

Localization and regulation of the rat renal Na(+)-K(+)-2Cl- cotransporter, BSC-1

1996 ◽  
Vol 271 (3) ◽  
pp. F619-F628 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. A. Ecelbarger ◽  
J. Terris ◽  
J. R. Hoyer ◽  
S. Nielsen ◽  
J. B. Wade ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Rat Kidney ◽  
Rat Colon ◽  
Thick Ascending Limb ◽  
Outer Medulla ◽  
Water Excretion ◽  
Saline Loading ◽  
Cloned Cdna ◽  
Urinary Concentrating Ability

To investigate the role of the thick ascending limb (TAL) Na(+)-K(+)-2Cl- cotransporter in regulation of water excretion, we have prepared a peptide-derived polyclonal antibody based on the cloned cDNA sequence of the rat type 1 bumetanide-sensitive cotransporter, BSC-1 (also termed "NKCC-2"). Immunoblots revealed a single broad 161-kDa band in membrane fractions of rat renal outer medulla and cortex but not from rat colon or parotid gland. A similar protein was labeled in mouse kidney. Immunoperoxidase immunohistochemistry in rat kidney revealed labeling restricted to the medullary and cortical TAL segments. Because long-term regulation of urinary concentrating ability may depend on regulation of Na(+)-K(+)-2Cl- cotransporter abundance, we used immunoblotting to evaluate the effects of several in vivo factors on expression levels of BSC-1 protein in rat kidney outer medulla. Chronic oral saline loading with 0.16 M NaCl markedly increased BSC-1 abundance. However, long-term vasopressin infusion or thirsting of rats did not affect BSC-1 abundance. Chronic furosemide infusion caused a 9-kDa upward shift in apparent molecular mass and an apparent increase in expression level. These results support the previous identification of BSC-1 as the TAL Na(+)-K(+)-2Cl- transporter and demonstrate that the expression of this transporter is regulated.

Role of luminal hydrostatic pressure in proximal tubular fluid reabsorption in the rat

1975 ◽  
Vol 229 (3) ◽  
pp. 813-819 ◽  
Author(s):  
A Grandchamp ◽  
Scherrer ◽  
D Scholer ◽  
J Bornand
Keyword(s):  
Hydrostatic Pressure ◽  
Proximal Tubule ◽  
Pressure Difference ◽  
Unit Area ◽  
Rat Kidney ◽  
Fluid Reabsorption ◽  
Proximal Tubular ◽  
Tubular Fluid Reabsorption ◽  
Selective Change

The effect of small changes in intraluminal hydrostatic pressure (P) on the tubular radius (r) and the net fluid reabsorption per unit of surface area of the tubular wall (Js) has been studied in the proximal tubule of the rat kidney. The split-drop method was used to simultaneously determine Js and r. Two standardized split-drop techniques A and B allow selective change in P. P was 31.6 +/- 1.3 mmHg in technique A and 15.5 +/- 1.5 in technique B. The pressure difference significantly affected the tubular radius; r was 21.9 +/- 0.4 and 18.6 +/- 0.5 mum in the split drop A and B, respectively. In contrast, net transepithelial fluid reabsorption Js was unchanged. Js amounted to 2.72 +/- 0.20, and 2.78 +/- 0.33 10(-5) cm3 cm-2 s-1 in split drop A and B. The absence of variations in Js could result from two opposite effects of pressure. P might enhance Js by increased ultrafiltration. However, the rise in r might decrease the density of the intraepithelial transport paths per unit area of tubular wall and therefore might decrease Js.

Internalization and intracellular transport of folate-binding protein in rat kidney proximal tubule

1993 ◽  
Vol 264 (2) ◽  
pp. C302-C310 ◽  
Author(s):  
H. Birn ◽  
J. Selhub ◽  
E. I. Christensen
Keyword(s):  
Plasma Membrane ◽  
Proximal Tubule ◽  
Brush Border ◽  
Intracellular Transport ◽  
Brush Border Membrane ◽  
Specific Binding ◽  
Binding Protein ◽  
Rat Kidney ◽  
Folate Binding Protein

Folate-binding protein (FBP) is involved in folate reabsorption in the renal proximal tubule. Immunocytochemical studies have located FBP to the brush-border membrane, endocytic vacuoles, and dense apical tubules. We applied the same polyclonal antibody (anti-FBP) against FBP to investigate the dynamic relationship between FBP in the different compartments by microinjecting the antibody into rat kidney proximal tubules in situ. Specific binding of anti-FBP in vivo to the brush-border membrane was followed by fixation at various times. Protein A-gold labeling shows that anti-FBP is transported from endocytic invaginations into vacuoles followed by transport into dense apical tubules within 15 s. Thus FBP is rapidly internalized, and together with previous studies this study strongly suggests recycling of FBP back to the luminal plasma membrane through dense apical tubules. The results are consistent with reabsorption of folate through endocytosis of the FBP-folate complex followed by dissociation and recycling of FBP. When time is allowed there is a steady accumulation of FBP in dense apical tubules combined with an increase in surface density of the same compartment. A possible explanation involves partial inhibition of the fusion between dense apical tubules and plasma membrane because of the anti-FBP labeling of the receptor.

Role of NHE isoforms in mediating bicarbonate reabsorption along the nephron

2001 ◽  
Vol 281 (6) ◽  
pp. F1117-F1122 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tong Wang ◽  
Max Hropot ◽  
Peter S. Aronson ◽  
Gerhard Giebisch
Keyword(s):  
Proximal Tubule ◽  
Functional Role ◽  
Apical Membrane ◽  
Rat Kidney ◽  
Significant Inhibition ◽  
Distal Convoluted Tubule ◽  
Loop Of Henle ◽  
Nhe Isoforms

This study assessed the functional role of Na+/H+ exchanger (NHE) isoforms NHE3 and NHE2 in the proximal tubule, loop of Henle, and distal convoluted tubule of the rat kidney by comparing sensitivity of transport to inhibition by Hoe-694 (an agent known to inhibit NHE2 but not NHE3) and S-3226 (an agent with much higher affinity for NHE3 than NHE2). Rates of transport of fluid ( J v) and HCO[Formula: see text]( J HCO3) were studied by in situ microperfusion. In the proximal tubule, addition of ethylisopropylamiloride or S-3226 significantly reduced J v and J HCO3, but addition of Hoe-694 caused no significant inhibition. In the loop of Henle, J HCO3 was also inhibited by S-3226 and not by Hoe-694, although much higher concentrations of S-3226 were required than what was necessary to inhibit transport in the proximal tubule. In contrast, in the distal convoluted tubule, J HCO3was inhibited by Hoe-694 but not by S-3226. These results are consistent with the conclusion that NHE2 rather than NHE3 is the predominant isoform responsible for apical membrane Na+/H+ exchange in the distal convoluted tubule, whereas NHE3 is the predominant apical isoform in the proximal tubule and possibly also in the loop of Henle.

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