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The (Pro)renin receptor (P)RR/Atp6ap2 is a cell surface protein capable of binding and non-proteolytically activate prorenin. Additionally, (P)RR is associated with H(+)-ATPases and alternative functions in H(+)-ATPase regulation as well as in Wnt signalling have been reported. Kidneys express very high levels of H(+)-ATPases which are involved in multiple functions such as endocytosis, membrane protein recycling as well as urinary acidification, bicarbonate reabsorption, and salt absorption. Here, we wanted to localize the (P)RR/Atp6ap2 along the murine nephron, exmaine whether the (P)RR/Atp6ap2 is coregulated with other H(+)-ATPase subunits, and whether acute stimulation of the (P)RR/Atp6ap2 with prorenin regulates H(+)-ATPase activity in intercalated cells in freshly isolated collecting ducts. We localized (P)PR/Atp6ap2 along the murine nephron by qPCR and immunohistochemistry. (P)RR/Atp6ap2 mRNA was detected in all nephron segments with highest levels in the collecting system coinciding with H(+)-ATPases. Further experiments demonstrated expression at the brush border membrane of proximal tubules and in all types of intercalated cells colocalizing with H(+)-ATPases. In mice treated with NH4Cl, NaHCO3, KHCO3, NaCl, or the mineralocorticoid DOCA for 7 days, (P)RR/Atp6ap2 and H(+)-ATPase subunits were regulated but not co-regulated at protein and mRNA levels. Immunolocalization in kidneys from control, NH4Cl or NaHCO3 treated mice demonstrated always colocalization of PRR/Atp6ap2 with H(+)-ATPase subunits at the brush border membrane of proximal tubules, the apical pole of type A intercalated cells, and at basolateral and/or apical membranes of non-type A intercalated cells. Microperfusion of isolated cortical collecting ducts and luminal application of prorenin did not acutely stimulate H(+)-ATPase activity. However, incubation of isolated collecting ducts with prorenin non-significantly increased ERK1/2 phosphorylation. Our results suggest that the PRR/Atp6ap2 may form a complex with H(+)-ATPases in proximal tubule and intercalated cells but that prorenin has no acute effect on H(+)-ATPase activity in intercalated cells.
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Córtex Renal/efeitos dos fármacos , Medula Renal/efeitos dos fármacos , Túbulos Renais Coletores/efeitos dos fármacos , Túbulos Renais Proximais/efeitos dos fármacos , ATPases Translocadoras de Prótons/genética , Receptores de Superfície Celular/genética , Renina/farmacologia , Cloreto de Amônio/farmacologia , Animais , Proteínas de Transporte de Ânions/genética , Proteínas de Transporte de Ânions/metabolismo , Aquaporina 2/genética , Aquaporina 2/metabolismo , Membrana Celular/efeitos dos fármacos , Membrana Celular/metabolismo , Cães , Regulação da Expressão Gênica , Córtex Renal/citologia , Córtex Renal/metabolismo , Medula Renal/citologia , Medula Renal/metabolismo , Túbulos Renais Coletores/citologia , Túbulos Renais Coletores/metabolismo , Túbulos Renais Proximais/citologia , Túbulos Renais Proximais/metabolismo , Células Madin Darby de Rim Canino , Masculino , Glicoproteínas de Membrana/genética , Glicoproteínas de Membrana/metabolismo , Camundongos , Camundongos Endogâmicos C57BL , ATPases Translocadoras de Prótons/metabolismo , Receptores de Superfície Celular/metabolismo , Sistema Renina-Angiotensina/efeitos dos fármacos , Transdução de Sinais , Bicarbonato de Sódio/farmacologia , Cloreto de Sódio/farmacologia , Proteínas Cotransportadoras de Sódio-Fosfato Tipo IIa/genética , Proteínas Cotransportadoras de Sódio-Fosfato Tipo IIa/metabolismo , Membro 1 da Família 12 de Carreador de Soluto/genética , Membro 1 da Família 12 de Carreador de Soluto/metabolismo , Membro 3 da Família 12 de Carreador de Soluto/genética , Membro 3 da Família 12 de Carreador de Soluto/metabolismo , Transportadores de SulfatoRESUMO
Urinary acidification in the collecting duct is mediated by the activity of H(+)-ATPases and is stimulated by various factors including angiotensin II and aldosterone. Classically, aldosterone effects are mediated via the mineralocorticoid receptor. Recently, we demonstrated a nongenomic stimulatory effect of aldosterone on H(+)-ATPase activity in acid-secretory intercalated cells of isolated mouse outer medullary collecting ducts (OMCD). Here we investigated the intracellular signaling cascade mediating this stimulatory effect. Aldosterone stimulated H(+)-ATPase activity in isolated mouse and human OMCDs. This effect was blocked by suramin, a general G protein inhibitor, and GP-2A, a specific G(αq) inhibitor, whereas pertussis toxin was without effect. Inhibition of phospholipase C with U-73122, chelation of intracellular Ca(2+) with BAPTA, and blockade of protein kinase C prevented the stimulation of H(+)-ATPases. Stimulation of PKC by DOG mimicked the effect of aldosterone on H(+)-ATPase activity. Similarly, aldosterone and DOG induced a rapid translocation of H(+)-ATPases to the luminal side of OMCD cells in vivo. In addition, PD098059, an inhibitor of ERK1/2 activation, blocked the aldosterone and DOG effects. Inhibition of PKA with H89 or KT2750 prevented and incubation with 8-bromoadenosine-cAMP mildly increased H(+)-ATPase activity. Thus, the nongenomic modulation of H(+)-ATPase activity in OMCD-intercalated cells by aldosterone involves several intracellular pathways and may be mediated by a G(αq) protein-coupled receptor and PKC. PKA and cAMP appear to have a modulatory effect. The rapid nongenomic action of aldosterone may participate in the regulation of H(+)-ATPase activity and contribute to final urinary acidification.