The epithelial Na channel (ENaC) forms a pathway for Na absorption in the kidney, lung, and other epithelia. In order to maintain Na homeostasis and control blood pressure, ENaC is tightly regulated to respond to conditions of Na/volume depletion and Na/volume excess. However, defects in this regulation are responsible for nearly all of the known inherited forms of hypertension, and contributes to the pathogenesis of cystic fibrosis. The overall hypothesis of the proposed research is that mechanisms that control ENaC trafficking are critical for the regulation of epithelial Na transport. We propose three Specific Aims to test this hypothesis. 1. Our previous work indicates that Nedd4-2 is critical in the regulation of ENaC surface expression;defects in this regulation cause Liddle's syndrome, an inherited form of hypertension. In this aim, we will use novel approaches to investigate the mechanisms by which Nedd4-2 regulates ENaC surface expression. 2. Recent work indicates that ENaC is activated by proteolytic cleavage of the channel. Surprisingly, we found that Liddle's syndrome mutations selectively increase surface expression of cleaved ENaC channels. This provides a novel mechanism by which Liddle's syndrome mutations might alter ENaC gating. In this aim, we will pursue the underlying molecular mechanisms. 3. The assembly of ENaC subunits into a complex is a critical step in efficient trafficking to the cell surface. Based on preliminary data, we will investigate the mechanisms by which CHIP, a co-chaperone E3 ubiquitin ligase, regulates ENaC trafficking in the biosynthetic pathway. By using powerful new approaches and by testing novel hypotheses, this work will help to explain previous data and will generate new insight into mechanisms that regulate ENaC surface expression, and hence, epithelial Na transport and Na homeostasis. This has important implications for our understanding and treatment of diseases including hypertension and cystic fibrosis.

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
Type
Research Project (R01)
Project #
5R01HL058812-12
Application #
7589693
Study Section
Cellular and Molecular Biology of the Kidney Study Section (CMBK)
Program Officer
Barouch, Winifred
Project Start
1997-09-01
Project End
2012-03-31
Budget Start
2009-04-01
Budget End
2010-03-31
Support Year
12
Fiscal Year
2009
Total Cost
$331,875
Indirect Cost
Name
University of Iowa
Department
Internal Medicine/Medicine
Type
Schools of Medicine
DUNS #
062761671
City
Iowa City
State
IA
Country
United States
Zip Code
52242
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