Article ; Online: Basolateral membrane K+ channels in renal epithelial cells.
American journal of physiology. Renal physiology
2012 Volume 302, Issue 9, Page(s) F1069–81
Abstract: ... the representative basolateral K(+) channels of the nephron. The basolateral K(+) channels of the renal epithelia are ... distributions) of membrane transport proteins in the apical and basolateral membranes of the cell. K(+) channels ... identified in the human genome. Epithelial K(+) channels can be located within either or both the apical and basolateral ...
Abstract | The major function of epithelial tissues is to maintain proper ion, solute, and water homeostasis. The tubule of the renal nephron has an amazingly simple structure, lined by epithelial cells, yet the segments (i.e., proximal tubule vs. collecting duct) of the nephron have unique transport functions. The functional differences are because epithelial cells are polarized and thus possess different patterns (distributions) of membrane transport proteins in the apical and basolateral membranes of the cell. K(+) channels play critical roles in normal physiology. Over 90 different genes for K(+) channels have been identified in the human genome. Epithelial K(+) channels can be located within either or both the apical and basolateral membranes of the cell. One of the primary functions of basolateral K(+) channels is to recycle K(+) across the basolateral membrane for proper function of the Na(+)-K(+)-ATPase, among other functions. Mutations of these channels can cause significant disease. The focus of this review is to provide an overview of the basolateral K(+) channels of the nephron, providing potential physiological functions and pathophysiology of these channels, where appropriate. We have taken a "K(+) channel gene family" approach in presenting the representative basolateral K(+) channels of the nephron. The basolateral K(+) channels of the renal epithelia are represented by members of the KCNK, KCNJ, KCNQ, KCNE, and SLO gene families. |
---|---|
MeSH term(s) | Cell Membrane/physiology ; Epithelial Cells/physiology ; Homeostasis/physiology ; Humans ; Kidney/cytology ; Kidney/physiology ; Potassium/metabolism ; Potassium Channels/genetics ; Potassium Channels/physiology ; Sodium-Potassium-Exchanging ATPase/physiology |
Chemical Substances | Potassium Channels ; Sodium-Potassium-Exchanging ATPase (EC 7.2.2.13) ; Potassium (RWP5GA015D) |
Language | English |
Publishing date | 2012-02-15 |
Publishing country | United States |
Document type | Journal Article ; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't ; Review |
ZDB-ID | 603837-2 |
ISSN | 1522-1466 ; 0363-6127 |
ISSN (online) | 1522-1466 |
ISSN | 0363-6127 |
DOI | 10.1152/ajprenal.00646.2011 |
Database | MEDical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System OnLINE |
More links
Kategorien
In stock of ZB MED Cologne/Königswinter
Uc I Zs.89: Show issues | Location: Je nach Verfügbarkeit (siehe Angabe bei Bestand) bis Jg. 2021: Bestellungen von Artikeln über das Online-Bestellformular ab Jg. 2022: Lesesaal (EG) |
Order via subito
This service is chargeable due to the Delivery terms set by subito. Orders including an article and supplementary material will be classified as separate orders. In these cases, fees will be demanded for each order.