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Superoxide stimulates NaCl absorption by the thick ascending limb.

Pablo A Ortiz1, Jeffrey L Garvin

  • 1Division of Hypertension and Vascular Research, Henry Ford Health Sciences Center, Detroit, Michigan 48202, USA.

American Journal of Physiology. Renal Physiology
|October 10, 2002
PubMed
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Superoxide (O) stimulates chloride absorption in the thick ascending limb of the loop of Henle (THAL). This study demonstrates that both external and internally produced superoxide directly impact kidney salt reabsorption.

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Area of Science:

  • Nephrology
  • Renal Physiology
  • Oxidative Stress

Background:

  • The thick ascending limb of the loop of Henle (THAL) is crucial for kidney salt and water reabsorption.
  • In vivo studies indicate that superoxide (O) enhances renal sodium and water reabsorption.
  • The specific role of O in THAL transport remains uncharacterized.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the hypothesis that superoxide (O) stimulates NaCl reabsorption in the THAL.
  • To determine if extracellularly applied O affects chloride transport in isolated THAL segments.
  • To assess the impact of endogenously produced O on THAL NaCl absorption.

Main Methods:

  • Chloride absorption was quantified in isolated, perfused rat THALs.
  • Extracellular O was generated using xanthine oxidase/hypoxanthine system.

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  • Superoxide dismutase and the O scavenger tempol were used to modulate O levels.
  • Lucigenin-enhanced chemiluminescence measured endogenous O production.
  • Reversibility of tempol's effects was assessed.

    • Main Results:

    • Exogenous O significantly increased THAL chloride absorption by 33% (P < 0.03).
    • Superoxide dismutase abolished the stimulatory effect of exogenous O.
    • Endogenous O production was detected in basal conditions.
    • Tempol significantly decreased THAL chloride absorption by 31% (P < 0.02), an effect that was reversible upon its removal.
    • Hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) did not significantly alter chloride absorption.

    Conclusions:

    • Both exogenous and endogenous superoxide (O) stimulate NaCl absorption in the thick ascending limb of the loop of Henle (THAL).
    • These findings represent the first evidence of a direct effect of superoxide on nephron transport.
    • Superoxide may play a significant role in regulating renal salt and water balance.