Journal of the American Society of Nephrology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
35(1), P. 7 - 21
Published: Nov. 22, 2023
Significance
Statement
In
the
kidney,
B1
H
+
-ATPase
subunit
is
mostly
expressed
in
intercalated
cells
(IC).
Its
importance
acid-secreting
type
A
ICs
evident
patients
with
inborn
distal
renal
tubular
acidosis
and
ATP6V1B1
mutations.
However,
protein
also
highly
alkali-secreting
non–type
where
its
function
incompletely
understood.
We
demonstrate
Atp6v1b1
knock
out
mice
that
critical
for
response
to
defend
against
alkalosis
during
an
alkali
load
or
chronic
furosemide
treatment.
These
findings
highlight
of
maintaining
acid–base
balance
metabolic
challenges
commonly
used
diuretics.
Background
Non–type
collecting
duct
system
express
luminal
Cl
−
/HCO
3
exchanger
pendrin
apical
and/or
basolateral
-ATPases
containing
isoform.
excrete
bicarbonate
alkalosis.
Mutations
(ATP6V1B1)
cause
due
role
acid
secretory
ICs.
The
has
remained
elusive.
Methods
examined
responses
−/−
+/+
treatment
furosemide.
Results
An
1
week
resulted
a
more
pronounced
hypokalemic
male
ATP6v1b1
versus
could
not
be
compensated
by
respiration.
Total
expression
activity
ex
vivo
microperfused
cortical
ducts
were
reduced,
β
2
-adrenergic
stimulation
was
blunted
mice.
Basolateral
strongly
although
B2
isoform
increased.
Ligation
assays
subunits
indicated
impaired
assembly
V
0
domains.
During
treatment,
showed
polyuria
hyperchloremia
.
pendrin,
water
channel
AQP2,
epithelial
sodium
ENaC
reduced.
Conclusions
Our
data
protecting
reveal
hitherto
unrecognized
need
proper
complexes
ability
stimulated.
ACS Materials Letters,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
5(10), P. 2807 - 2819
Published: Sept. 14, 2023
Acute
kidney
injury
(AKI)
is
a
severe
renal
dysfunction
syndrome
associated
with
high
morbidity
and
mortality.
Excessive
production
of
reactive
oxygen/nitrogen
species
(RONS)
involved
in
the
development
progression
AKI.
Therefore,
scavenging
endogenous
RONS
reducing
excessive
oxidative
stress
essential
for
restoring
function
after
Although
nanozyme-mediated
antioxidant
therapy
has
been
proposed
as
an
effective
strategy
to
prevent
AKI,
low
uptake
organ
toxicity
hinder
its
potential
practical
applications.
To
address
this
problem,
we
have
designed
metal-phenolic
nanozyme
named
RosA-Mn
NPs,
which
possesses
cascade
functionalities.
The
multienzymatic
capacity
well
broad
spectrum
ROS
free
radical
activities.
As
expected,
NPs
promote
recovery
mitochondrial
reduce
endoplasmic
reticulum
secondary
inflammation
through
vitro.
Moreover,
overcome
shortcomings
artificial
enzymes
that
failed
rapidly
accumulate
tissues.
tubular
targeting
could
be
exploited
mitigate
damage,
improve
functions,
eventually
Notably,
also
protect
from
oxidation
cisplatin-induced
AKI
mouse
model.
RNA
sequencing
analysis
demonstrated
autophagy,
apoptosis,
antioxidation-related
pathways
were
modulated
by
treatment
NPs.
In
summary,
activities
biocompatibility
show
great
other
ROS-related
diseases.
African Journal of Urology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
30(1)
Published: July 23, 2024
Abstract
Urolithiasis
is
a
multifaceted
and
common
urological
disorder
characterized
by
the
development
of
renal
calculi.
Calcium
oxalate
stones
are
most
prevalent
type
calculi,
forming
when
calcium
combine
to
produce
crystalline
structures
in
urine.
The
incidence
rates
urolithiasis
exhibit
geographical
variations,
which
determined
factors
such
as
geographic
location,
age,
sex,
dietary
habits,
genetics.
increasing
trend
has
emerged
noteworthy
public
health
issue,
potentially
attributed
shifts
lifestyle
habits.
In
response
this
challenge,
various
inhibitors
crystal
formation,
including
small
molecules,
peptides,
proteins,
have
been
developed.
Moreover,
substances
citrate,
magnesium,
inter-alpha-trypsin
inhibitors,
phytate,
potassium,
pyrophosphates
show
promise
preventing
kidney
stones.
A
comprehensive
metabolic
assessment
crucial,
customized
for
each
patient,
effectively
manage
avoid
recurrence
urolithiasis.
Although
specific
pharmacological
treatments
currently
unavailable,
some
drugs
can
reduce
pain.
Some
drugs,
channel
blockers
like
nifedipine,
phosphodiesterase-5
tadalafil,
alpha-blockers
tamsulosin,
thought
lower
ureteral
contractions
making
smooth
muscle
relax.
acute
severe
pain
cases,
intravenous
administration
narcotic
analgesics
anti-inflammatory
agents
may
be
employed
emergency
medical
settings.
To
enhance
therapeutic
approaches,
it
essential
gain
more
knowledge
about
pathophysiology
targeting
formation
offers
promising
avenue
prophylaxis.
Identifying
investigating
potential
lays
framework
creation
effective
targeted
options.
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Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
63(11)
Published: Jan. 23, 2024
Abstract
Transcytosis‐based
tubular
reabsorption
of
endogenous
proteins
is
a
well‐known
energy‐saving
pathway
that
prevents
nutrient
loss.
However,
utilization
this
for
the
delivery
exogenous
nanodrugs
remains
challenge.
In
study,
using
surface
mimic
strategy
specific
PEPT1/2‐targeted
Gly−Sar
peptide
as
ligand,
renal‐clearable
luminescent
gold
nanoparticles
(P−AuNPs)
were
developed
protein
mimics
to
investigate
transcytosis‐based
substances.
By
regulating
influential
factors
(H
+
content
in
lumens
and
PEPT1/2
transporter
counts
cells)
Gly−Sar‐mediated
transcytosis,
efficient
interaction
between
P−AuNPs
renal
cells
was
demonstrated
both
vitro
vivo.
Efficient
transcellular
transportation
significantly
guided
back
into
bloodstream,
which
enhanced
blood
concentration
bioavailability
nanoparticles,
contributing
high‐contrast
tumor
imaging.
Function,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
5(4)
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Abstract
The
proton
pumping
V-ATPase
drives
essential
biological
processes,
such
as
acidification
of
intracellular
organelles.
Critically,
the
domains,
V1
and
VO,
must
assemble
to
produce
a
functional
holoenzyme.
dysfunction
results
in
cancer,
neurodegeneration,
diabetes,
well
systemic
acidosis
caused
by
reduced
activity
proton-secreting
kidney
intercalated
cells
(ICs).
However,
little
is
known
about
molecular
regulation
mammals.
We
identified
novel
interactor
mammalian
V-ATPase,
Drosophila
melanogaster
X
chromosomal
gene-like
1
(Dmxl1),
aka
Rabconnectin-3A.
yeast
homologue
Dmxl1,
Rav1p,
part
complex
that
catalyzes
reversible
assembly
domains.
We,
therefore,hypothesized
Dmxl1
factor.
Here,
we
generated
IC-specific
knockout
(KO)
mice,
which
had
high
urine
pH,
like
B1
KO
suggesting
impaired
function.
Western
blotting
showed
decreased
expression
(V1)
a4
(VO)
subunits
were
more
less
colocalized
ICs.
In
parallel,
subcellular
fractionation
revealed
associated
membrane
fraction
relative
cytosol.
Furthermore,
proximity
ligation
assay
performed
using
probes
against
also
association.
propose
loss
reduces
holoenzyme
assembly,
thereby
inhibiting
may
recruit
domain
facilitate
with
VO
its
absence
be
targeted
for
degradation.
conclude
bona
fide
BMC Nephrology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
25(1)
Published: Aug. 30, 2024
This
article
provides
a
comprehensive
overview
of
electrolyte
and
water
homeostasis
in
pediatric
patients,
focusing
on
some
the
common
serum
abnormalities
encountered
clinical
practice.
Understanding
pathophysiology,
taking
detailed
history,
performing
physical
examinations,
ordering
basic
laboratory
investigations
are
essential
for
timely
proper
management
these
conditions.
We
will
discuss
manifestations,
diagnostic
approaches,
treatment
strategies
each
disorder.
aims
to
enhance
approach
patients
with
imbalance-related
emergencies,
ultimately
improving
patient
outcomes.Trial
registration
manuscript
does
not
include
trial;
instead,
it
an
updated
review
literature.
Frontiers in Physiology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15
Published: Jan. 13, 2025
A
transport
protein's
turnover
rate
(TOR)
is
the
maximum
of
substrate
translocation
under
saturating
conditions.
This
parameter
represents
number
transporting
events
per
transporter
molecule
(assuming
a
single
site)
second
(s).
From
this
standpoint,
transporter's
TOR
similar
to
an
enzyme's
catalytic
constant.
Knowledge
allows
comparison
capacity
various
transporters
at
molecular
level
as
well
total
cell
and
whole
organ
levels.
Despite
this,
there
currently
very
limited
transporters,
for
which
has
been
determined
experimentally.
In
SLC4
family
CO3
2-/HCO3
-
erythrocyte
AE1
(eAE1;
SLC4A1)
only
member,
(∼50,000
s-1).
Whether
other
members
have
values
unknown.
Here
we
report
measurements
electrogenic
Na+-CO3
2-
cotransporter
NBCe1-A
(SLC4A4)
kidney
specific
splice
variant,
kAE1,
that
play
important
roles
in
renal
bicarbonate
absorption
are
mutated
proximal
distal
tubular
acidosis
respectively.
We
also
remeasured
eAE1
value
comparison.
had
∼30,400
s-1
whereas
kAE1
significantly
higher
(62,000
60,500
respectively).
modeled
inward-facing
(IF)
conformation
determine
conformational
changes
during
its
cycle.
Comparison
IF
model
with
our
previously
cryoelectron
microscopy
(cryoEM)
outward-facing
(OF)
structure,
demonstrates
elevator-type
mechanism
small
vertical
∼5
Å
shift
ion
coordination
site
shown
AE1.
speculate
movement
plays
role
contributing
high
numbers
transporters.