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Amiloride and amiloride analogs inhibit Na+/K+-transporting ATPase and Na+-coupled alanine transport in rat hepatocytes.

Amiloride, a commonly used inhibitor of Na+-H+ exchange, has been shown to exhibit a variety of nonspecific effects. Recently, the more potent amiloride analogs, 5-(N,N-dimethyl)amiloride hydrochloride (DMA) and 5-(N-ethyl-N-isopropyl)amiloride (EIA), have been used to control for the nonspecific effects of the parent compound. In the present study, we have explored the effects of these analogs on Na+/K+-transporting ATPase (Na+/K+-ATPase) and Na+-coupled alanine transport in primary rat hepatocyte cultures and rat liver plasma membranes, and we have compared the effects of these analogs with the effects of amiloride and ouabain. Amiloride, DMA, and EIA increased steady-state Na+ content and inhibited ouabain-sensitive 86Rb+ uptake in a reversible, concentration-dependent, ouabain-like manner, with estimated 50% inhibitory concentrations (IC50) of 3.0.10(-3) M, 5.2.10(-4) M, and 1.2.10(-4) M, respectively. Amiloride, DMA and EIA also inhibited ouabain-sensitive ATP hydrolysis in rat liver plasma membranes with similar potency (IC50 values of 2.2.10(-3) M, 2.2.10(-3) M, and 1.7.10(-4) M, respectively). In separate experiments, amiloride (5.10(-3) M), DMA (10(-3) M), and EIA (2.5.10(-4) M) decreased the uptake into hepatocytes of alanine by 20%, 61%, and 59%, respectively, and further studies with DMA (10(-3) M) demonstrated that this inhibition was largely due to a decrease in the Na+-dependent fraction of alanine uptake. These findings indicate that amiloride, DMA, and EIA inhibit hepatic Na+/K+-ATPase directly, reversibly, and with a relative rank order potency of EIA greater than DMA greater than amiloride. All three compounds also inhibit the hepatic uptake of alanine, and presumably could indirectly inhibit other Na+-coupled transport processes as well.

Adenosine Triphosphate↗

Simultaneous occlusion of Na+ and phosphate by the intestinal brush border membrane Na+/phosphate cotransporter.

The molecular mechanism of Na+ and phosphate transport by the intestinal brush border membrane Na+/phosphate cotransporter was examined using anion and cation exchange columns interfaced to a light-activated microsecond timer. The nature of ion:cotransporter interaction was examined for sensitivity to itself versus non-substrates, and sensitivity to amino acid specific reagents. Two possible ion:cotransporter interactions were examined. (a) ion bound, where ion exchanges rapidly with medium ion but not non-substrates, and (b) ion occluded, where ion exchanges slowly with medium ion. The Na+/phosphate cotransporter was found to occlude Na+ or Na+ and H2PO4, but not H2PO4 alone or HPO4. Phosphate occlusion had an absolute requirement for Na+ with K+ or Cs+ unable to substitute. Phosphate occlusion distinguished between phosphate and sulfate. Deocclusion from the fully loaded cotransporter was consistent with the release of 2 Na+'s prior to phosphate. These results predict two ternary cotransporter conformations differing in the Na+ sensitivity of their phosphate affinity.

Binding, Competitive↗

Perturbation of the pump-leak balance for Na(+) and K(+) in malaria-infected erythrocytes.

In human erythrocytes infected with the mature form of the malaria parasite Plasmodium falciparum, the cytosolic concentration of Na(+) is increased and that of K(+) is decreased. In this study, the membrane transport changes underlying this perturbation were investigated using a combination of (86)Rb(+), (43)K(+), and (22)Na(+) flux measurements and a semiquantitative hemolysis technique. From >15 h postinvasion, there appeared in the infected erythrocyte membrane new permeation pathways (NPP) that caused a significant increase in the basal ion permeability of the erythrocyte membrane and that were inhibited by furosemide (0.1 mM). The NPP showed the selectivity sequence Cs(+) > Rb(+) > K(+) > Na(+), with the K(+)-to-Na(+) permeability ratio estimated as 2.3. From 18 to 36 h postinvasion, the activity of the erythrocyte Na(+)/K(+) pump increased in response to increased cytosolic Na(+) (a consequence of the increased leakage of Na(+) via the NPP) but underwent a progressive decrease in the latter 12 h of the parasite's occupancy of the erythrocyte (36-48 h postinvasion). Incorporation of the measured ion transport rates into a mathematical model of the human erythrocyte indicates that the induction of the NPP, together with the impairment of the Na(+)/K(+) pump, accounts for the altered Na(+) and K(+) levels in the host cell cytosol, as well as predicting an initial decrease, followed by a lytic increase in the volume of the host erythrocyte.

Animals↗

Intestinal NaCl transport in NHE2 and NHE3 knockout mice.

Sodium/proton exchangers [Na(+)/H(+) (NHEs)] play an important role in salt and water absorption from the intestinal tract. To investigate the contribution of the apical membrane NHEs, NHE2 and NHE3, to electroneutral NaCl absorption, we measured radioisotopic Na(+) and Cl(-) flux across isolated jejuna from wild-type [NHE(+)], NHE2 knockout [NHE2(-)], and NHE3 knockout [NHE3(-)] mice. Under basal conditions, NHE(+) and NHE2(-) jejuna had similar rates of net Na(+) (approximately 6 microeq/cm(2) x h) and Cl(-) (approximately 3 microeq/cm(2) x h) absorption. In contrast, NHE3(-) jejuna had reduced net Na(+) absorption (approximately 2 microeq/cm(2) x h) but absorbed Cl(-) at rates similar to NHE(+) and NHE2(-) jejuna. Treatment with 100 microM 5-(N-ethyl-N-isopropyl) amiloride (EIPA) completely inhibited net Na(+) and Cl(-) absorption in all genotypes. Studies of the Na(+) absorptive flux (J) indicated that J in NHE(+) jejunum was not sensitive to 1 microM EIPA, whereas J in NHE3(-) jejunum was equally sensitive to 1 and 100 microM EIPA. Treatment with forskolin/IBMX to increase intracellular cAMP (cAMP(i)) abolished net NaCl absorption and stimulated electrogenic Cl(-) secretion in all three genotypes. Quantitative RT-PCR of epithelia from NHE2(-) and NHE3(-) jejuna did not reveal differences in mRNA expression of NHE3 and NHE2, respectively, when compared with jejunal epithelia from NHE(+) siblings. We conclude that 1) NHE3 is the dominant NHE involved in small intestinal Na(+) absorption; 2) an amiloride-sensitive Na(+) transporter partially compensates for Na(+) absorption in NHE3(-) jejunum; 3) cAMP(i) stimulation abolishes net Na(+) absorption in NHE(+), NHE2(-), and NHE3(-) jejunum; and 4) electroneutral Cl(-) absorption is not directly dependent on either NHE2 or NHE3.

Amiloride↗

Replacement of (alpha)1-Na-K-ATPase of Dahl rats by Milan rats lowers blood pressure but does not affect its activity.

Both linkage and use of congenic strains have shown that a chromosome region near the gene for the Na-K-ATPase alpha(1)-subunit (Atp1a1) contained a quantitative trait locus (QTL) for blood pressure (BP). Currently, two congenic strains, designated S.M5 and S.M6, were made by replacing a segment of the Dahl salt-sensitive SS/Jr (S) rat by the homologous region of the Milan normotensive rat (MNS). In S.M5, the gene for Atp1a1 is from the MNS strain; whereas in S.M6, Atp1a1 is from the S strain. The baseline activity of the alpha(1)-Na-K-ATPase and its stoichiometry were evaluated by an assay of ouabain-sensitive inwardly and outwardly directed (86)Rb and (22)Na fluxes in erythrocytes. The two congenic strains showed a similar BP, but both had a BP lower than that of S rats (P < 0.0001). Neither the alpha(1)-Na-K-ATPase activity nor its stoichiometry was affected by the substitution of the Atp1a1 alleles of S by those of MNS. Thus the BP-lowering effects observed in S.M5 and S.M6 could not be attributed to the alpha(1)-Na-K-ATPase activity or its stoichiometry. Atp1a1 is not supported as a candidate to be a BP QTL.

Alleles↗

Bicarbonate/chloride antiport in Vero cells: II. Mechanisms for bicarbonate-dependent regulation of intracellular pH.

The rates of bicarbonate-dependent uptake and efflux of 22Na+ in Vero cells were studied and compared with the uptake and efflux of 36Cl-. Both processes were strongly inhibited by DIDS. Whereas the transport of chloride increased approximately ten-fold when the internal pH was increased over a narrow range around neutrality, the uptake of Na+ was much less affected by changes in pH. The bicarbonate-linked uptake of 22Na+ was dependent on internal Cl- but not on internal Na+. At a constant external concentration of HCO3-, the amount of 22Na+ associated with the cells increased when the internal concentration of HCO3- decreased and vice versa, which is compatible with the possibility that the ion pair NaCO3- is the transported species and that the transport is symmetric across the membrane. Bicarbonate inhibited the uptake of 36Cl- both in the absence and presence of Na+. At alkaline internal pH, HCO3- stimulated the efflux of 36Cl- from preloaded cells, while at acidic internal pH both Na+ and HCO3- were required to induce 36Cl- efflux. We propose a model for how bicarbonate-dependent regulation of the internal pH may occur. This model implies the existence of two bicarbonate transport mechanisms that, under physiological conditions, transport OH(-)-equivalents in opposite directions across the plasma membrane.

4,4'-Diisothiocyanostilbene-2,2'-Disulfonic Acid↗

Gestational changes in electrolyte transport, electrical activity, and permeability of the porcine placenta.

1. The electrolyte transport capacities of the porcine placenta and fetal membranes (amnion, chorion, and allantois) during gestation (47-112 days) were assessed in vitro and in the absence of electrochemical, osmotic, or hydrostatic driving forces. Net transmural transport of 22Na and 36Cl across sections of porcine allantochorion-endometrium (ALCE), amniochorion-endometrium (AMCE), and allantoamnion (AA) mounted in Ussing chambers could not be detected at any stage of gestation. 2. These tissues were characterised throughout gestation by low electrical potential difference (PD; less than 5 mV, fetal side positive with respect to maternal side) and short circuit current (SCC; less than 16 microA.cm-2) which were amiloride and iodoacetate sensitive. 3. A periparturitent reversal in the polarity of PD to fetal side negative and a change in the direction of the SCC was observed in tissues obtained from sows (n = 3) at 111-112 day gestation. These changes were accompanied by a 73% increase in electrical resistance (R) and a 2-10-fold decrease in the permeability of tissues to Na and Cl. 4. Morphological studies revealed a decrease in the thickness of allantoamnion and a decrease in the height of epithelia from ALCE, AMCE, and AA during gestation, indicating a decrease in activity. These morphological changes only partly explained the pre-term electrophysiological changes in these tissues.

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Measurements of transfer coefficients for 137Cs, 60Co, 54Mn, 22Na, 131I and 95mTc from feed into milk and beef.

The transfer in cattle of the radionuclides 137Cs, 60Co, 54Mn, 22Na, 131I and 95mTc was studied experimentally to determine transfer coefficients from feed to milk and meat. Special interest was kept on normal feeding and maintenance conditions used in Germany. The radionuclides were incorporated into fodder plants through root uptake and thus available in a chemical form resulting from the contamination of agricultural soil. This permitted realistic simulation of the soil-plant-animal food chain. The equilibrium transfer coefficients for milk were calculated to be 22Na: 0.016 +/- 0.002 d/l, 60Co: less than or equal to 0.0002 d/l, 54Mn: less than or equal to 0.0005 d/l, and 137Cs: 0.0022 +/- 0.0002 d/l. The equilibrium transfer coefficients for meat were calculated to be 22Na: 0.01 +/- 0.002 d/kg, 60Co: less than or equal to 0.00013 d/kg, 54Mn: less than or equal to 0.0005 d/kg, and 137Cs: 0.0062 +/- 0.0006 d/kg. A single dose of 131I was orally administered three times in the chemical form of iodide. Models were applied to obtain parameters for a quantitative description of the iodine metabolism. The equilibrium transfer factor for 131I in this chemical form to milk was calculated to be 0.009 +/- 0.0014 d/l. For 95mTc only an upper limit of the transfer factor of 1.7.10(-4) d/l could be estimated because of the small amount of radioactivity available.

Animal Feed↗