The principal cell of the kidney collecting duct is one of the most highly regulated epithelial
cell types in vertebrates. The effects of hormonal, autocrine, and paracrine factors to regulate …

Background Emerging evidence supports the view that (AQP) aquaporin water channels are
regulators of transcellular water flow. Consistent with their expression in most tissues, AQPs …

The aquaporins (AQPs) form a family of integral membrane proteins that facilitate the
movement of water across biological membrane by osmosis, as well as facilitating the …

The extracellular calcium-sensing receptor (CaSR) plays a major role in the maintenance of
a physiological serum ionized calcium (Ca2+) concentration by regulating the circulating …

Cell Science at a Glance 2107 enhanced osmotic compared with diffusional water
permeability, which suggested water movement through a pore-like pathway. The molecular …

Lysosomal storage diseases (LSDs) are a group of genetic disorders due to defects in any
aspect of lysosomal biology. During the past two decades, different approaches have been …

The second messenger cyclic adenosine monophosphate (cAMP), which is produced by
adenylyl cyclases following stimulation of G-protein-coupled receptors, exerts its effect …

Aquaporin-mediated water transport across cellular membranes is an ancient, ubiquitous
mechanism within cell biology. This family of integral membrane proteins includes both …

The kidney collecting duct is an important renal tubular segment for regulation of body water
homeostasis and urine concentration. Water reabsorption in the collecting duct principal …

Our previous study found that large-leaf yellow tea (LYT) had interesting hypoglycemic
activity in high-fat diet-induced obese mice and highly safety in healthy mice. To study the …