Biophysical Analysis of a Minimalistic Kidney Model Expressing SGLT1 Reveals Crosstalk between Luminal and Lateral Membranes and a Plausible Mechanism of Isosmotic Transport

Erik Hviid Larsen*, Jens Nørkær Sørensen

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Abstract

We extended our model of the S1 tubular segment to address the mechanisms by which SGLT1 interacts with lateral Na/K pumps and tight junctional complexes to generate isosmotic fluid reabsorption via tubular segment S3. The strategy applied allowed for simulation of laboratory experiments. Reproducing known experimental results constrained the range of acceptable model outputs and contributed to minimizing the free parameter space. (1) In experimental conditions, published Na and K concentrations of proximal kidney cells were found to deviate substantially from their normal physiological levels. Analysis of the mechanisms involved suggested insufficient oxygen supply as the cause and, indirectly, that a main function of the Na/H exchanger (NHE3) is to extrude protons stemming from mitochondrial energy metabolism. (2) The water path from the lumen to the peritubular space passed through aquaporins on the cell membrane and claudin-2 at paracellular tight junctions, with an additional contribution to water transport by the coupling of 1 glucose:2 Na:400 H2O in SGLT1. (3) A Na-uptake component passed through paracellular junctions via solvent drag in Na- and water-permeable claudin-2, thus bypassing the Na/K pump, in agreement with the findings of early studies. (4) Electrical crosstalk between apical rheogenic SGLT1 and lateral rheogenic Na/K pumps resulted in tight coupling of luminal glucose uptake and transepithelial water flow. (5) Isosmotic transport was achieved by Na-mediated ion recirculation at the peritubular membrane.
Original languageEnglish
Article number889
JournalBiomolecules
Volume14
Issue number8
Number of pages22
ISSN2218-273X
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2024

Keywords

  • Kidney proximal tubule
  • SGLT1
  • Glucose uptake by the S3 segment
  • Water transport by SLGT1
  • Crosstalk between apical SGLT1 and lateral Na/K pump
  • Isosmotic fluid absorption
  • Glucose clearing
  • Mathematical modeling

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