Apical NAplus-Hplus exchangers in the mammalian gastrointestinal tract

• Autorzy: Kiela P.R. , Xu H. , Ghishan F.K.
• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

The Slc9a family of nine Na+/H+ exchangers (NHE) plays a critical role in neutral sodium absorption in the mammalian intestine as well as other absorptive and secretory epithelia of digestive organs. These transport proteins mediate the electroneutral exchange of Na+ and H+ and are crucial in a variety of physiological processes, including the fine tuning of intracellular pH, cell volume control and systemic electrolyte, acid-base and fluid volume homeostasis. Here, we review the role of the Na+/H+ exchange mechanism as it relates to the physiology of organs and cells involved in nutrient absorption, and we describe physiological and molecular aspects of individual isoforms, including their structure, tissue-, and subcellular distribution, as well as their regulation by physiological stimuli at the transcriptional and post-transcriptional levels. A particular emphasis is placed on Na+/H+ exchanger isoforms expressed on the apical (brush border) membrane of the epithelial cells, and the consequences of gene-targeted mutation of individual isoforms are discussed in the context of the physiology of digestive organs. Where available, we also provide a review of pathophysiological states related to aberrant expression and/or activity of Na+/H+ exchangers within the confines of the digestive system.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

exchange mechanism; absorption; gastrointestinal tract; digestive organ; intracellular pH; homeostasis; epithelial cell; brush border; postnatal development

• Wydawca: -
• Czasopismo: Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology. Supplement
• Rocznik: 2006
• Tom: 57
• Numer: 7
• Opis fizyczny: p.51-79,ref.

Twórcy

autor

Kiela P.R.

• University of Arizona Health Sciences Center, 1501 N. Campbell Ave., Tucson, AZ 85724, USA

autor

Xu H.

autor

Ghishan F.K.