Inwardly rectifying K+ channels 4.1 and 5.1 (Kir4.1/Kir5.1) in the renal distal nephron.
Am J Physiol Cell Physiol
; 323(2): C277-C288, 2022 08 01.
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ABSTRACT
The inwardly rectifying potassium channel (Kir) 4.1 (encoded by KCNJ10) interacts with Kir5.1 (encoded by KCNJ16) to form a major basolateral K+ channel in the renal distal convoluted tubule (DCT), connecting tubule (CNT), and the cortical collecting duct (CCD). Kir4.1/Kir5.1 heterotetramer plays an important role in regulating Na+ and K+ transport in the DCT, CNT, and CCD. A recent development in the field has firmly established the role of Kir4.1/Kir5.1 heterotetramer of the DCT in the regulation of thiazide-sensitive Na-Cl cotransporter (NCC). Changes in Kir4.1/Kir5.1 activity of the DCT are an essential step for the regulation of NCC expression/activity induced by dietary K+ and Na+ intakes and play a role in modulating NCC by type 2 angiotensin II receptor (AT2R), bradykinin type II receptor (BK2R), and ß-adrenergic receptor. Since NCC activity determines the Na+ delivery rate to the aldosterone-sensitive distal nephron (ASDN), a distal nephron segment from late DCT to CCD, Kir4.1/Kir5.1 activity plays a critical role not only in the regulation of renal Na+ absorption but also in modulating renal K+ excretion and maintaining K+ homeostasis. Thus, Kir4.1/Kir5.1 activity serves as an important component of renal K+ sensing mechanism. The main focus of this review is to provide an overview regarding the role of Kir4.1 and Kir5.1 of the DCT and CCD in the regulation of renal K+ excretion and Na+ absorption.
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Canales de Potasio de Rectificación Interna
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Am J Physiol Cell Physiol
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FISIOLOGIA
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2022
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