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Total Authors: 3
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| Affiliation: | [1] Univ Sao Paulo, Med Sch, Heart Inst InCor, Sao Paulo - Brazil
[2] Univ Sao Paulo, Inst Biomed Sci, Dept Physiol & Biophys, Sao Paulo - Brazil
Total Affiliations: 2
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| Document type: | Journal article |
| Source: | FRONTIERS IN PHYSIOLOGY; v. 12, MAY 14 2021. |
| Web of Science Citations: | 0 |
| Abstract | |
Adjustments in renal K+ excretion constitute a central mechanism for K+ homeostasis. The renal outer medullary potassium (ROMK) channel accounts for the major K+ secretory route in collecting ducts during basal conditions. Activation of the angiotensin II (Ang II) type 1 receptor (AT1R) by Ang II is known to inhibit ROMK activity under the setting of K+ dietary restriction, underscoring the role of the AT1R in K+ conservation. The present study aimed to investigate whether an AT1R binding partner, the AT1R-associated protein (ATRAP), impacts Ang II-mediated ROMK regulation in collecting duct cells and, if so, to gain insight into the potential underlying mechanisms. To this end, we overexpressed either ATRAP or beta-galactosidase (LacZ; used as a control), in M-1 cells, a model line of cortical collecting duct cells. We then assessed ROMK channel activity by employing a novel fluorescence-based microplate assay. Experiments were performed in the presence of 10(-10) M Ang II or vehicle for 40 min. We observed that Ang II-induced a significant inhibition of ROMK in LacZ, but not in ATRAP-overexpressed M-1 cells. Inhibition of ROMK-mediated K+ secretion by Ang II was accompanied by lower ROMK cell surface expression. Conversely, Ang II did not affect the ROMK-cell surface abundance in M-1 cells transfected with ATRAP. Additionally, diminished response to Ang II in M-1 cells overexpressing ATRAP was accompanied by decreased c-Src phosphorylation at the tyrosine 416. Unexpectedly, reduced phospho-c-Src levels were also found in M-1 cells, overexpressing ATRAP treated with vehicle, suggesting that ATRAP can also downregulate this kinase independently of Ang II-AT1R activation. Collectively, our data support that ATRAP attenuates inhibition of ROMK by Ang II in collecting duct cells, presumably by reducing c-Src activation and blocking ROMK internalization. The potential role of ATRAP in K+ homeostasis and/or disorders awaits further investigation. (AU) | |
| FAPESP's process: | 16/22140-7 - Molecular bases of renal tubular function and dysfunction |
| Grantee: | Adriana Castello Costa Girardi |
| Support Opportunities: | Research Projects - Thematic Grants |
| FAPESP's process: | 13/11093-0 - Molecular mechanisms involved in modulation of AT1R by ATRAP and associated proteins and effects on renal tubular ion transport |
| Grantee: | Nancy Amaral Reboucas |
| Support Opportunities: | Regular Research Grants |