Abstract
Background: Full-length SPAK is thought to be necessary and sufficient to activate NCC in the distal convoluted tubule (DCT). Results: SPAK knock-out disrupts a signaling network, involving OSR1, in the DCT but not the TAL, preventing NCC activation. Conclusion: SPAK and OSR1 function interdependently in the DCT to positively regulate NCC. Significance: This study provides insights into the mechanisms whereby SPAK/OSR1 regulates renal salt transport.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 37673-37690 |
Number of pages | 18 |
Journal | Journal of Biological Chemistry |
Volume | 287 |
Issue number | 45 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Nov 2 2012 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Biochemistry
- Molecular Biology
- Cell Biology