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Differential properties of brush-border membrane vesicles from early and late proximal tubules of rat kidney. 1994

A N Yusufi, and N Murayama, and S M Gapstur, and M Szczepanska-Konkel, and T P Dousa
Nephrology Research Unit, Mayo Clinic and Foundation, Rochester, MN 55905.

We describe the preparation and properties of BBM vesicles (BBMV) from the superficial and juxtamedullary rat renal cortex using Ca(2+)-precipitation method and/or by density gradient centrifugation. BBMV were characterized by the presence of BBM marker enzymes as distributed along microdissected proximal convoluted tubule and proximal straight tubules from superficial and juxtamedullary cortex. In tubules from both superficial and juxtamedullary cortex, the activities of gamma-glutamyltransferase and leucine aminopeptidase were 5-10 times higher in proximal straight tubules than in proximal convoluted tubule. The alkaline phosphatase was higher in proximal convoluted tubules than in straight tubules from superficial cortex, but it was lower in proximal convoluted than straight tubules from the juxtamedullary cortex. The Na+/Pi cotransport had higher Vmax and lower Km in BBMV from superficial cortex than from BBMV from juxtamedullary tissue. BBMV from superficial cortex separated on Percoll gradient showed a high activity of alkaline phosphatase and low activities of gamma-glutamyltransferase and leucine aminopeptidase. Conversely, BBM from juxtamedullary cortex separated into a major peak with very high activities of gamma-glutamyltransferase and leucine aminopeptidase, and lesser activity of alkaline phosphatase. These distinct BBMV fractions showed diverse Na+/Pi cotransport properties and BBM marker enzyme distributions. Thus, using the outlined methodology it is feasible to prepare BBMV derived predominantly from proximal convoluted tubules or from proximal straight tubules located in either superficial or deep cortical nephrons.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D007672 Kidney Cortex The outer zone of the KIDNEY, beneath the capsule, consisting of KIDNEY GLOMERULUS; KIDNEY TUBULES, DISTAL; and KIDNEY TUBULES, PROXIMAL. Cortex, Kidney
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
D007931 Leucyl Aminopeptidase A zinc containing enzyme of the hydrolase class that catalyzes the removal of the N-terminal amino acid from most L-peptides, particularly those with N-terminal leucine residues but not those with N-terminal lysine or arginine residues. This occurs in tissue cell cytosol, with high activity in the duodenum, liver, and kidney. The activity of this enzyme is commonly assayed using a leucine arylamide chromogenic substrate such as leucyl beta-naphthylamide. Cytosol Aminopeptidase,Leucine Aminopeptidase,L-Leucylnaphthylamidase,Methoxyleucine Aminopeptidase,Peptidase S,Zinc-Manganese-Leucine Aminopeptidase,Aminopeptidase, Cytosol,Aminopeptidase, Leucine,Aminopeptidase, Leucyl,Aminopeptidase, Methoxyleucine,Aminopeptidase, Zinc-Manganese-Leucine,Zinc Manganese Leucine Aminopeptidase
D008297 Male Males
D008565 Membrane Proteins Proteins which are found in membranes including cellular and intracellular membranes. They consist of two types, peripheral and integral proteins. They include most membrane-associated enzymes, antigenic proteins, transport proteins, and drug, hormone, and lectin receptors. Cell Membrane Protein,Cell Membrane Proteins,Cell Surface Protein,Cell Surface Proteins,Integral Membrane Proteins,Membrane-Associated Protein,Surface Protein,Surface Proteins,Integral Membrane Protein,Membrane Protein,Membrane-Associated Proteins,Membrane Associated Protein,Membrane Associated Proteins,Membrane Protein, Cell,Membrane Protein, Integral,Membrane Proteins, Integral,Protein, Cell Membrane,Protein, Cell Surface,Protein, Integral Membrane,Protein, Membrane,Protein, Membrane-Associated,Protein, Surface,Proteins, Cell Membrane,Proteins, Cell Surface,Proteins, Integral Membrane,Proteins, Membrane,Proteins, Membrane-Associated,Proteins, Surface,Surface Protein, Cell
D008871 Microvilli Minute projections of cell membranes which greatly increase the surface area of the cell. Brush Border,Striated Border,Border, Brush,Border, Striated,Borders, Brush,Borders, Striated,Brush Borders,Microvillus,Striated Borders
D002118 Calcium A basic element found in nearly all tissues. It is a member of the alkaline earth family of metals with the atomic symbol Ca, atomic number 20, and atomic weight 40. Calcium is the most abundant mineral in the body and combines with phosphorus to form calcium phosphate in the bones and teeth. It is essential for the normal functioning of nerves and muscles and plays a role in blood coagulation (as factor IV) and in many enzymatic processes. Coagulation Factor IV,Factor IV,Blood Coagulation Factor IV,Calcium-40,Calcium 40,Factor IV, Coagulation
D002498 Centrifugation Process of using a rotating machine to generate centrifugal force to separate substances of different densities, remove moisture, or simulate gravitational effects. It employs a large motor-driven apparatus with a long arm, at the end of which human and animal subjects, biological specimens, or equipment can be revolved and rotated at various speeds to study gravitational effects. (From Websters, 10th ed; McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific and Technical Terms, 4th ed)
D002499 Centrifugation, Density Gradient Separation of particles according to density by employing a gradient of varying densities. At equilibrium each particle settles in the gradient at a point equal to its density. (McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific and Technical Terms, 4th ed) Centrifugations, Density Gradient,Density Gradient Centrifugation,Density Gradient Centrifugations,Gradient Centrifugation, Density,Gradient Centrifugations, Density
D005723 gamma-Glutamyltransferase An enzyme, sometimes called GGT, with a key role in the synthesis and degradation of GLUTATHIONE; (GSH, a tripeptide that protects cells from many toxins). It catalyzes the transfer of the gamma-glutamyl moiety to an acceptor amino acid. GGTP,Glutamyl Transpeptidase,gammaglutamyltransferase,gamma-Glutamyl Transpeptidase,Transpeptidase, Glutamyl,Transpeptidase, gamma-Glutamyl,gamma Glutamyl Transpeptidase,gamma Glutamyltransferase

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