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Am J Physiol Cell Physiol 253: C323-C328, 1987;
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AJP - Cell Physiology, Vol 253, Issue 2 C323-C328, Copyright © 1987 by American Physiological Society

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Three distinct cell populations in rat kidney collecting duct

H. Holthofer, B. A. Schulte, G. Pasternack, G. J. Siegel and S. S. Spicer

The morphologically heterogeneous cell populations in the collecting ducts of the rat kidney were studied using immunocytochemical detection of Na+-K+-ATPase and the anion channel (band 3) glycoprotein. Both enzymes were localized to the basal aspect of separate and morphologically distinct subpopulations of cells in various segments of the collecting duct. Na+-K+-ATPase appeared to be present exclusively in principal cells as identified by their morphology, whereas band 3 antibodies reacted only with intercalated cells. However, 5-20% of cells with the morphological characteristics of intercalated cells failed to react with either antisera in various segments of collecting ducts. As band 3 glycoprotein serves in exchanging intracellular bicarbonate for chloride, it is highly likely that the cells positive for this antigen secrete protons. The method introduced here appears thus useful for distinguishing between principal and intercalated cells by differences in their enzyme content and further for revealing two subpopulations of intercalated cells. This method promises to provide a useful approach for studying the principal and intercalated cell populations in various metabolic states.


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