title: An inward rectifier K(+) channel at the basolateral membrane of the mouse distal convoluted tubule: similarities with Kir4-Kir5.1 heteromeric channels.
abstract: In this study, K(+) channels present in the basolateral membrane of the distal convoluted tubule (DCT) were investigated using patch-clamp methods. In addition, Kir4.1, Kir4.2 and Kir5.1 inward rectifier channels were investigated using RT-PCR and immunohistochemistry (Kir4.1). DCTs were microdissected from collagenase-treated mouse kidneys. One type of K(+) channel was detected in about 50 % of cell-attached patches from the DCT basolateral membrane; this channel was inwardly rectifying and had an inward conductance (g(in)) of approximately 40 pS at an external [K(+)] of 145 mM. The current-voltage relationship was linear when inside-out patches were exposed to a Mg(2+)-free medium. Mg(2+) at a concentration of 1.2 mM considerably reduced the outward conductance (g(out)), yielding a g(in)/g(out) ratio of approximately 4.7. The polycation spermine (5 x 10(-7) M) reduced the open probability (P(o)) by 50 %. Channel activity was dependent upon the intracellular pH, with acid pH decreasing, and basic pH increasing, P(o). Internal ATP (2 mM) and Ca(2+) (up to 10(-3) M) had no effect. Channel activity declined irreversibly when the inner side of the patch was exposed to Mg(2+). Kir4.1, Kir4.2 and Kir5.1 mRNAs were all detected in the DCT. The Kir4.1 protein co-localised with the Na(+)-Cl(-) cotransporter, which is specific to the DCT, and was located on basolateral membranes. The DCT K(+) channel differs from other functionally identified renal K(+) channels with regard to its inhibition by spermine and insensitivity to internal ATP and Ca(2+). At the current state of knowledge, the channel is similar to Kir4.1-Kir5.1 and Kir4.2-Kir5.1 heteromeric channels, but not to Kir4.1 or Kir4.2 homomeric channels.
authors.affiliation: INSERM U426, Institut Fédératif de Recherche 02, Faculté de Médecine Xavier Bichat, Paris, France.
authors.forename: Stéphane
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Lourdel
authors.forename: Marc
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Paulais
authors.forename: Françoise
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Cluzeaud
authors.forename: Marcelle
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Bens
authors.forename: Masayuki
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Tanemoto
authors.forename: Yoshihisa
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Kurachi
authors.forename: Alain
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Vandewalle
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Teulon
mesh_terms: D000255:Adenosine Triphosphate / Q000494:pharmacology; D000818:Animals; D001464:Barium / Q000494:pharmacology; D002118:Calcium / Q000378:metabolism / Q000494:pharmacology; D004553:Electric Conductivity; D019084:Fluorescent Antibody Technique, Indirect; D006863:Hydrogen-Ion Concentration; D066298:In Vitro Techniques; D007686:Kidney Tubules, Distal / Q000166:cytology / Q000502:physiology*; D008274:Magnesium / Q000494:pharmacology; D008297:Male; D051379:Mice; D008813:Mice, Inbred ICR; D018408:Patch-Clamp Techniques; D024661:Potassium Channels, Inwardly Rectifying / Q000037:antagonists & inhibitors / Q000187:drug effects / Q000235:genetics / Q000502:physiology*; D012333:RNA, Messenger / Q000378:metabolism; D013096:Spermine / Q000494:pharmacology
chemical_list: D024661:Potassium Channels, Inwardly Rectifying; D012333:RNA, Messenger; D001464:Barium; D013096:Spermine; D000255:Adenosine Triphosphate; D008274:Magnesium; D002118:Calcium