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H+-L-proline cotransport by vesicles from pars convoluta of rabbit proximal tubule. 1987

H Røigaard-Petersen, and C Jacobsen, and M Iqbal Sheikh

The mechanism of renal transport of L-proline by luminal-membrane vesicles isolated from proximal convoluted tubules of rabbit kidney was studied. It was found that H+ gradient (extravesicular greater than intravesicular) can drive the transport of L-proline into the vesicles both in the presence and absence of Na+. The stimulation of L-proline uptake by a pH gradient was additive with that produced by Na+. Saturation kinetic experiments revealed that pH gradient, in addition to Na+, increased the maximal uptake of L-proline by twofold. This is the first demonstration of H+-L-proline cotransport across luminal membrane of rabbit kidney proximal convoluted tubule. The physiological importance of this system is briefly discussed.

UI	MeSH Term	Description	Entries
D007687	Kidney Tubules, Proximal	The renal tubule portion that extends from the BOWMAN CAPSULE in the KIDNEY CORTEX into the KIDNEY MEDULLA. The proximal tubule consists of a convoluted proximal segment in the cortex, and a distal straight segment descending into the medulla where it forms the U-shaped LOOP OF HENLE.	Proximal Kidney Tubule,Proximal Renal Tubule,Kidney Tubule, Proximal,Proximal Kidney Tubules,Proximal Renal Tubules,Renal Tubule, Proximal,Renal Tubules, Proximal,Tubule, Proximal Kidney,Tubule, Proximal Renal,Tubules, Proximal Kidney,Tubules, Proximal Renal
D011392	Proline	A non-essential amino acid that is synthesized from GLUTAMIC ACID. It is an essential component of COLLAGEN and is important for proper functioning of joints and tendons.	L-Proline,L Proline
D011817	Rabbits	A burrowing plant-eating mammal with hind limbs that are longer than its fore limbs. It belongs to the family Leporidae of the order Lagomorpha, and in contrast to hares, possesses 22 instead of 24 pairs of chromosomes.	Belgian Hare,New Zealand Rabbit,New Zealand Rabbits,New Zealand White Rabbit,Rabbit,Rabbit, Domestic,Chinchilla Rabbits,NZW Rabbits,New Zealand White Rabbits,Oryctolagus cuniculus,Chinchilla Rabbit,Domestic Rabbit,Domestic Rabbits,Hare, Belgian,NZW Rabbit,Rabbit, Chinchilla,Rabbit, NZW,Rabbit, New Zealand,Rabbits, Chinchilla,Rabbits, Domestic,Rabbits, NZW,Rabbits, New Zealand,Zealand Rabbit, New,Zealand Rabbits, New,cuniculus, Oryctolagus
D002259	Carbonyl Cyanide p-Trifluoromethoxyphenylhydrazone	A proton ionophore that is commonly used as an uncoupling agent in biochemical studies.	Carbonyl Cyanide para-Trifluoromethoxyphenylhydrazone,FCCP,(4-(Trifluoromethoxy)phenyl)hydrazonopropanedinitrile,Carbonyl Cyanide p Trifluoromethoxyphenylhydrazone,Carbonyl Cyanide para Trifluoromethoxyphenylhydrazone,Cyanide p-Trifluoromethoxyphenylhydrazone, Carbonyl,Cyanide para-Trifluoromethoxyphenylhydrazone, Carbonyl,p-Trifluoromethoxyphenylhydrazone, Carbonyl Cyanide,para-Trifluoromethoxyphenylhydrazone, Carbonyl Cyanide
D006859	Hydrogen	The first chemical element in the periodic table with atomic symbol H, and atomic number 1. Protium (atomic weight 1) is by far the most common hydrogen isotope. Hydrogen also exists as the stable isotope DEUTERIUM (atomic weight 2) and the radioactive isotope TRITIUM (atomic weight 3). Hydrogen forms into a diatomic molecule at room temperature and appears as a highly flammable colorless and odorless gas.	Protium,Hydrogen-1
D006863	Hydrogen-Ion Concentration	The normality of a solution with respect to HYDROGEN ions; H+. It is related to acidity measurements in most cases by pH	pH,Concentration, Hydrogen-Ion,Concentrations, Hydrogen-Ion,Hydrogen Ion Concentration,Hydrogen-Ion Concentrations
D000818	Animals	Unicellular or multicellular, heterotrophic organisms, that have sensation and the power of voluntary movement. Under the older five kingdom paradigm, Animalia was one of the kingdoms. Under the modern three domain model, Animalia represents one of the many groups in the domain EUKARYOTA.	Animal,Metazoa,Animalia
D001692	Biological Transport	The movement of materials (including biochemical substances and drugs) through a biological system at the cellular level. The transport can be across cell membranes and epithelial layers. It also can occur within intracellular compartments and extracellular compartments.	Transport, Biological,Biologic Transport,Transport, Biologic