New York Medical College · PharmacologyWang Lab
Wenhui Wang · Valhalla, New York
Research Focus
Dr. Wenhui Wang's lab focuses on understanding how the body regulates potassium and sodium levels, particularly in the kidneys. The research investigates how specific channels in kidney cells respond to dietary changes in these electrolytes and how this affects overall health, especially in conditions like chronic kidney disease and heart failure. The lab aims to find new ways to treat issues related to abnormal potassium and sodium levels.
potassium regulationsodium regulationkidney physiologyelectrolyte balancechronic kidney disease
Research Aims
3AIM 01Investigate the differential regulation of Kir4.1/Kir5.1 and NCC in different segments of the distal convoluted tubule.
AIM 02Examine how Angiotensin II treatment affects Kir4.1/Kir5.1 and NCC activation in the kidney.
AIM 03Assess the impact of the AT1a receptor deletion on the regulation of ionic homeostasis in response to dietary changes.
Skills the Lab Values
cell culturemolecular biology techniqueselectrophysiologyanimal modelsin vivo experimentation
Output against the department
Publications157bottom 44% of dept.258th of 462
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Citations8.9ktop 43% of dept.197th of 462
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