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Kothinti RK, Blodgett AB, North PE, Roman RJ, Tabatabai NM. A novel SGLT is expressed in the human kidney. Eur J Pharmacol 2012; 690:77-83. [PMID: 22766068 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejphar.2012.06.033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2012] [Revised: 06/15/2012] [Accepted: 06/20/2012] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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Selective inhibitors of sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2)-mediated reabsorption of glucose in the proximal tubule of the kidney are being developed for the treatment of diabetes. SGLT2 shares high degree of homology with SGLT3; however, very little is known about the expression and functional role of SGLT3 in the human kidney. Indeed, the SGLT2 inhibitors that are currently in clinical trials might affect the expression and/or the activity of SGLT3. Therefore, the present study examined the expression of SGLT3 mRNA and protein in human kidney and in a human proximal tubule HK-2 cell line. The results indicated that human SGLT3 (hSGLT3) message and protein are expressed both in vivo and in vitro. We also studied the activity of hSGLT3 protein following its over-expression in mammalian kidney-derived COS-7 cells and in HK-2 cells treated with the imino sugar deoxynojirimycin (DNJ), a potent agonist of hSGLT3. Over-expression of hSGLT3 in COS-7 cells increased intracellular sodium concentration by 3-fold without affecting glucose transport. Activation of hSGLT3 with DNJ (50μM) increased sodium uptake in HK-2 cells by 5.5 fold and this effect could be completely blocked with SGLT inhibitor phlorizin (50μM). These results suggest that SGLT3 is expressed in human proximal tubular cells where it serves as a novel sodium transporter. Up-regulation of the expression of SGLT3 in the proximal tubule in diabetic patients may contribute to the elevated sodium transport in this segment of the nephron that has been postulated to promote hyperfiltration and renal injury.
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- Rajendra K Kothinti
- Medical College of Wisconsin, Division of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Clinical Nutrition, 8701 Watertown Plank Road, Milwaukee, WI 53226, United States
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Blodgett AB, Kothinti RK, Kamyshko I, Petering DH, Kumar S, Tabatabai NM. A fluorescence method for measurement of glucose transport in kidney cells. Diabetes Technol Ther 2011; 13:743-51. [PMID: 21510766 PMCID: PMC3118926 DOI: 10.1089/dia.2011.0041] [Citation(s) in RCA: 64] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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BACKGROUND Diabetes may alter renal glucose reabsorption by sodium (Na(+))-dependent glucose transporters (SGLTs). Radiolabeled substrates are commonly used for in vitro measurements of SGLT activity in kidney cells. We optimized a method to measure glucose uptake using a fluorescent substrate, 2-(N-(7-nitrobenz-2-oxa-1,3-diazol-4-yl)amino)-2-deoxyglucose (2-NBDG). METHODS Uptake buffers for 2-NBDG were the same as for (14)C-labeled α-methyl-d-glucopyranoside ([(14)C]AMG). Cell lysis buffer was optimized for fluorescence of 2-NBDG and Hoechst DNA stain. Uptake was performed on cultures of primary mouse kidney cells (PMKCs), the LLC-PK(1) proximal tubule cell line, or COS-7 cells transiently overexpressing mouse SGLT1 or SGLT2 by incubating cells at 37°C in buffer containing 50-200 μM 2-NBDG. Microscopy was performed to visualize uptake in intact cells, while a fluorescence microplate reader was used to measure intracellular concentration of 2-NBDG ([2-NBDG](i)) in cell homogenates. RESULTS Fluorescent cells were observed in cultures of PMKCs and LLC-PK(1) cells exposed to 2-NBDG in the presence or absence of Na(+). In LLC-PK(1) cells, 2-NBDG transport in the presence of Na(+) had a maximum rate of 0.05 nmol/min/μg of DNA. In these cells, Na(+)-independent uptake of 2-NBDG was blocked with the GLUT inhibitor, cytochalasin B. The Na(+)-dependent uptake of 2-NBDG decreased in response to co-exposure to the SGLT substrate, AMG, and it could be blocked with the SGLT inhibitor, phlorizin. Immunocytochemistry showed overexpression of SGLT1 and SGLT2 in COS-7 cells, in which, in the presence of Na(+), [2-NBDG](i) was fivefold higher than in controls. CONCLUSION Glucose transport in cultured kidney cells can be measured with the fluorescence method described in this study.
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- Amy B. Blodgett
- Kidney Disease Center, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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- Kidney Disease Center, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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- Kidney Disease Center, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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- Department of Pathology, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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- Kidney Disease Center, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Department of Medicine, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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Sato Y, Terashima M, Kagiwada N, Tun T, Inagaki M, Kakuta T, Saito A. Evaluation of Proliferation and Functional Differentiation of LLC-PK1 Cells on Porous Polymer Membranes for the Development of a Bioartificial Renal Tubule Device. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2005; 11:1506-15. [PMID: 16259605 DOI: 10.1089/ten.2005.11.1506] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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To develop a bioartificial renal tubule system using renal tubular cells and porous polymer membrane hollow fibers, long-term maintenance of a confluent monolayer and the functionally differentiated condition of cells is essential. We examined the proliferation and functional differentiation of LLC-PK1 (Lewis-lung cancer porcine kidney 1) cells on two types of membranes: polysulfone and cellulose acetate. Cell proliferation was significantly higher on the polysulfone membrane than on the cellulose acetate membrane, and was enhanced by coating the membranes with various extracellular matrices. Confluent monolayer formation of cells was observed on matrix-coated polysulfone membrane but not on matrix-coated cellulose acetate membrane within 1 week. Cell proliferation continued for 3 weeks after confluent monolayer formation. Messenger RNA (mRNA) expression of glucose transporters, indicators of the functional differentiation of the LLC-PK1 cells, was observed in the polysulfone and cellulose acetate membrane groups, but was not observed in the nonporous polystyrene plate group under subconfluent conditions. Expression of glucose transporters mRNA was maintained for 3 weeks after confluent monolayer formation. Polysulfone membrane is more suitable than cellulose acetate membrane for a bioartificial renal tubule system with regard to LLC-PK1 cell proliferation. Extracellular matrix coating of the membrane further improves cell proliferation.
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- Yoshinobu Sato
- Division of Nephrology, Endocrinology, and Metabolism, Department of Medicine, Tokai University School of Medicine, Kanagawa, Japan
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Han HJ, Lee YJ, Park JY, Kim EJ, Lee JH, Taub ML. Effect of EGF on H2O2-induced inhibition of ?-MG uptake in renal proximal tubule cells: Involvement of MAPK and AA release. J Cell Physiol 2005; 203:217-25. [PMID: 15368538 DOI: 10.1002/jcp.20214] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Both oxidative stress and epidermal growth factor (EGF) contribute to the initiation and progression of renal proximal tubular dysfunction under pathophysiologic conditions. Thus, this study was performed (1) to examine both the individual, and the combined effects of H2O2 and EGF on alpha-methyl-D-glucopyranoside uptake (alpha-MG uptake) in the primary cultured renal proximal tubule cells (PTCs), and (2) to elucidate the involvement of p44/42 mitogen activated protein kinase (MAPK) and phospholipase A2 in mediating these actions. Both H2O2 and EGF inhibited alpha-MG uptake individually, while the combination of H2O2 and EGF further potentiated the inhibitory effect on alpha-MG uptake, which was elicited by each agent. H2O2 not only caused a rapid increase in the phosphorylation of p44/42 MAPK, but also promoted the translocation of cytosolic phospholipase A2 (cPLA2) from the cytosolic to particulate fraction, and stimulated cellular [3H]-arachidonic acid (AA) release. EGF similarly activates phosphorylation of p44/42 MAPK and stimulates [3H]-AA release. When PTCs were exposed to 100 microM H2O2 and 50 ng/ml EGF simultaneously, a further increase in the phosphorylation of p44/42 MAPK, of [3H]-AA release, and of prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) production was elicited as compared with the effects of each individual agonist alone. Moreover, the additive phosphorylation of p44/42 MAPK, [3H]-AA release, and PGE2 production by H2O2 and EGF was almost completely inhibited by the p44/42 MAPK inhibitor, PD 98059. In conclusion, these results are consistent with the hypothesis that under conditions of oxidative stress, the H2O2-induced inhibition of alpha-MG uptake in the renal proximal tubule is mediated through a modulation of the EGF signaling pathway, promoting further phosphorylation of p44/42 MAPK, activation of PLA2.
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- Ho Jae Han
- Department of Veterinary Physiology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Chonnam National University, Gwangju, Korea.
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Ishibashi F. High glucose reduces albumin uptake in cultured proximal tubular cells (LLC-PK1). Diabetes Res Clin Pract 2004; 65:217-25. [PMID: 15331201 DOI: 10.1016/j.diabres.2004.02.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/10/2003] [Revised: 01/20/2004] [Accepted: 02/02/2004] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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In this study, we clarify that high glucose inhibits albumin uptake in cultured LLC-PK1 cells. LLC-PK1 cells cultured for 6 days with 5.5-27.8 mM D-glucose were challenged by fluorescein isothiocyanate (FITC)-conjugated human albumin (HA). FITC-HA binding and uptake were inhibited by >5.5mM glucose (5.5 mM > (P < 0.01) 11.0 mM > (P < 0.05) 16.7 mM approximately= 27.8 mM). Analysis of FITC-HA binding and uptake at 5.5 and 16.7 mM D-glucose (high glucose, HG) showed decreased affinity (K(m) for binding: 35.5 mg/l versus 52.6 mg/l, K(m) for uptake; 41.3 mg/l versus 55.6 mg/l) and maximal velocity (B(max)--0.33 microg versus 0.27 microg/30 min/mg protein; U(max)--4.40 microg versus 3.48 microg/60 min/mg protein) at HG. A comparison of the time courses of FITC-HA binding and uptake at 5.5 mM glucose and at HG showed that HG suppressed them beyond 15 min (P < 0.005-0.001). Phlorizin (>0.25 mM) completely reversed the HG-induced inhibition of FITC-HA binding and uptake. High glucose decreased mRNA of GLUT-1 and SGLT-1, but did not influence that of SGLT-2. The simultaneous presence of Vitamin E (10(-6)M), Vitamin C (10(-6)M) and reduced glutathione (0.25 mM) reversed the suppressed FITC-HA binding and uptake by HG, while any one or two of these molecules, and various inhibitors of advanced glycation end products, failed to do so. In conclusion, a high glucose milieu causes inhibition of albumin binding and uptake in proximal tubular cells by increasing metabolic oxidative stress through excessive glucose flux via the sodium glucose transporter.
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- Fukashi Ishibashi
- Ishibashi Clinic, 1-9-41-2 Kushido Hatsukaichi Hiroshima 738-0033, Japan.
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Ikari A, Nakano M, Ishibashi M, Kawano K, Suketa Y, Harada H, Takagi K. Recovery from heat shock injury by activation of Na+-glucose cotransporter in renal epithelial cells. BIOCHIMICA ET BIOPHYSICA ACTA-MOLECULAR CELL RESEARCH 2003; 1643:47-53. [PMID: 14654227 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbamcr.2003.09.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Exposure of cells or organs to sublethal physical or chemical stresses induces disruption of cellular structures and functions. Here, we examined whether Na(+)-glucose cotransporter (SGLT1) is involved in the recovery from heat shock (HS) injury in porcine renal epithelial LLC-PK(1) cells. Recovery from HS (42 degrees C for 3 h, then 37 degrees C for 12 h) increased SGLT1 activity, assessed by [14C]alpha-methyl glucopyranoside uptake, and a maximal transport rate (V(max)) from 2.4 to 5.9 nmol/mg protein/30 min, but did not alter an apparent affinity constant (K(m)). Protein distribution of SGLT1 in apical membrane fraction was also increased after recovery from HS without changing in total membrane fraction. Membrane integrity assessed by calcein accumulation was decreased by HS, and then returned to basal level. This recovery was inhibited by phloridzin, a potent SGLT1 inhibitor, and nonmetabolizable glucose analogues. Anti-transforming growth factor-beta 1 (TGF-beta 1) antibody inhibited both elevation of SGLT1 distribution in apical membrane and recovery of calcein accumulation induced by HS. Taken together, HS increases in the number of SGLT1 protein in apical membrane mediated via TGF-beta 1 signaling pathway. The increase of glucose uptake is necessary to repair plasma membrane integrity.
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- Akira Ikari
- Department of Environmental Biochemistry and Toxicology, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Shizuoka, 52-1 Yada, Shizuoka, Shizuoka 422-8526, Japan.
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Takamoto K, Kawada M, Usui T, Ishizuka M, Ikeda D. Aminoglycoside antibiotics reduce glucose reabsorption in kidney through down-regulation of SGLT1. Biochem Biophys Res Commun 2003; 308:866-71. [PMID: 12927799 DOI: 10.1016/s0006-291x(03)01502-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Nephrotoxicity is known to be a major clinical side effect of aminoglycoside antibiotics. Aminoglycosides cause damage to proximal tubular cells in kidney, however the mechanism of toxicity is still unclear. In order to elucidate the mechanism of nephrotoxicity, we studied the effect of aminoglycoside antibiotics on glucose transport systems in vitro and in vivo. As a result, we found that the aminoglycosides significantly reduced Na(+)/glucose cotransporter (SGLT1)-dependent glucose transport and also down-regulated mRNA and protein levels of the SGLT1 in pig proximal tubular LLC-PK(1) cells. To obtain evidence about SGLT1 down-regulation in vivo, we studied the mRNA expression of SGLT1 using gentamicin C-treated murine kidney and found that gentamicin C down-regulated SGLT1 in vivo as well as in vitro. Furthermore, the gentamicin C-treated mice showed significant rise in urinary glucose excretion. These results indicate that one of the mechanisms of aminoglycoside nephrotoxicity is the down-regulation of SGLT1, which causes reduction in glucose reabsorption in kidney.
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- Kozo Takamoto
- Microbial Chemistry Research Center, Numazu Bio-Medical Research Institute, 18-24 Miyamoto, Numazu-shi, Shizuoka 410-0301, Japan
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Del Valle PL, Trifillis A, Ruegg CE, Kane AS. Characterization of glucose transport by cultured rabbit kidney proximal convoluted and proximal straight tubule cells. In Vitro Cell Dev Biol Anim 2002; 38:218-27. [PMID: 12197774 DOI: 10.1290/1071-2690(2002)038<0218:cogtbc>2.0.co;2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Rabbit kidney proximal convoluted tubule (RPCT) and proximal straight tubule (RPST) cells were independently isolated and cultured. The kinetics of the sodium-dependent glucose transport was characterized by determining the uptake of the glucose analog alpha-methylglucopyranoside. Cell culture and assay conditions used in these experiments were based on previous experiments conducted on the renal cell line derived from the whole kidney of the Yorkshire pig (LLC-PK1). Results indicated the presence of two distinct sodium-dependent glucose transporters in rabbit renal cells: a relatively high-capacity, low-affinity transporter (V(max) = 2.28 +/- 0.099 nmoles/mg protein min, Km = 4.1 +/- 0.27 mM) in RPCT cells and a low-capacity, high-affinity transporter (V(max) = 0.45 +/- 0.076 nmoles/mg protein min, K(m) = 1.7 +/- 0.43 mM) in RPST cells. A relatively high-capacity, low-affinity transporter (V(max) = 1.68 +/- 0.215 nmoles/mg protein min, Km = 4.9 +/- 0.23 mM) was characterized in LLC-PK1 cells. Phlorizin inhibited the uptake of alpha-methylglucopyranoside in proximal convoluted, proximal straight, and LLC-PK1 cells by 90, 50, and 90%, respectively. Sodium-dependent glucose transport in all three cell types was specific for hexoses. These data are consistent with the kinetic heterogeneity of sodium-dependent glucose transport in the S1-S2 and S3 segments of the mammalian renal proximal tubule. The RPCT-RPST cultured cell model is novel, and this is the first report of sodium-dependent glucose transport characterization in primary cultures of proximal straight tubule cells. Our results support the use of cultured monolayers of RPCT and RPST cells as a model system to evaluate segment-specific differences in these renal cell types.
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- Pedro L Del Valle
- Department of Pathology, School of Medicine, University of Maryland, Baltimore 21201, USA.
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