Calcium Transport in the Kidney and Disease Processes

Calcium is a key ion involved in cardiac and skeletal muscle contractility, nerve function, and skeletal structure. Global calcium balance is affected by parathyroid hormone and vitamin D, and calcium is shuttled between the extracellular space and the bone matrix compartment dynamically. The kidney plays an important role in whole-body calcium balance. Abnormalities in the kidney transport proteins alter the renal excretion of calcium. Various hormonal and regulatory pathways have evolved that regulate the renal handling of calcium to maintain the serum calcium within defined limits despite dynamic changes in dietary calcium intake. Dysregulation of renal calcium transport can occur pharmacologically, hormonally, and via genetic mutations in key proteins in various nephron segments resulting in several disease processes. This review focuses on the regulation transport of calcium in the nephron. Genetic diseases affecting the renal handling of calcium that can potentially lead to changes in the serum calcium concentration are reviewed.

Introduction

Calcium is a ubiquitous intracellular and extracellular divalent cation that is involved in structural, biochemical, and metabolic processes throughout the body¹. Calcium is required for muscle contraction, cardiac contractility, rhythm, normal neurologic function, bone and teeth structure, blood clotting, hormone release, and enzyme function. Figures 1, 2 demonstrate the biology of calcium utilization in the body and depict the hormonal regulation of calcium levels in human physiology. In the serum, total calcium (8.9–10.1 mg/dl or 2.2–2.5 mmol/l) is composed of various fractions that are ionized, protein bound (albumin, globulin), and complexed to phosphate and citrate (~ approximately 48%, 45%, and 7%) (1). The intracellular Ca²⁺ is maintained at ~100 nM (similar to the concentration of protons in the cell) and changes dynamically during various intracellular signaling processes (1).

FIGURE 1

Figure 1 Calcium metabolism overview: Ca²⁺, calcium; SR, sarcoplasmic reticulum.

FIGURE 2

Figure 2 Calcium metabolism vitamin D cycle: Ca²⁺, calcium; CASR, calcium sensing receptor; OH^-, hydroxyl group.

Filtered calcium represents the ionized and complexed fractions. Per 1.0-g/dl drop in serum albumin, total serum calcium should decline by 0.8 mg/dl (2), and for each 1.0-g/dl decrease in serum globulin, total serum calcium decreases by 0.12 mg/dl (3). With a GFR of ~170 l per 24 h, ~10 g of calcium is filtered (3). 100–200 mg of calcium is normally excreted per day in urine, and about 98% of filtered load is reabsorbed within the nephron. The proximal convoluted tubule reabsorbs 60%–70%, the loop of Henle reabsorbs 20%, the distal convoluted tubule absorbs 10%, and the collecting duct absorbs only 5% (Figure 3).

FIGURE 3

Figure 3 Nephron calcium transport: DCT, distal convoluted tubule, Ca²⁺, fractional excretion of calcium (%); PCT, proximal convoluted tubule; TAL, thick ascending limb.

Renal Calcium Transport

Proximal Tubule

The reabsorption of calcium within the proximal tubule (PT) mirrors that of sodium and water. In the S1 segment, tubular calcium reabsorption occurs via solvent drag and passive diffusion (4). The passive paracellular pathways account for approximately 80% of calcium reabsorption in this segment of the nephron. A small but poorly understood active transcellular calcium transport may also be present in the proximal tubule (4) that can potentially be regulated by parathyroid hormone (PTH) and calcitonin (5). A possible candidate protein that might be involved in transcellular calcium transport transporter is the apical voltage-dependent L-type calcium channel (6). In the S2 proximal tubule segment, passive transcellular calcium transport also occurs due to the generation of a positive lumen voltage of ~ +1 mv as a consequence of Cl^- flux down its concentration gradient established in the S1 segment (7).

The main paracellular tight-junction proteins that allow calcium permeation in the PT include the pore-forming Claudins (Claudin 2, 10a, and 17) (5) (see Figure 4). Polycystins 1 and 2 (PC1/PC2) are thought to be an important intracellular regulator of intracellular calcium signaling and proximal tubule calcium transport. Members of the transient voltage receptor protein family (8), PC1 and PC2 interact with endoplasmic reticulum (ER) calcium channels resulting in depletion of calcium in the organelle via direct transport via PC1/PC2 complexes. The depletion of ER calcium then results in activation of store-operated channels (SOC) that then transport calcium into the cytoplasm. This then results in control of cellular proliferation through G protein and MAP kinase regulation resulting in changes to gene regulation. The higher calcium levels also promote vesicle fusion. Mutations in PC1/PC2 result in the manifestations of autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease 1 and 2 (ADPKD 1,2) (8).

FIGURE 4

Figure 4 Proximal tubule Ca²⁺ transport: ATPase, adenosine triphosphatase; Ca²⁺, calcium; Cl^-, chloride; H₂O, water; K⁺, potassium; mV, millivolt; Na⁺, sodium; NHE3, Na⁺-H⁺ exchanger 3; PCT, proximal convoluted tubule; PC1, polycystin 1, PC2, polycystin 2; VDR, vitamin D receptor.

Ascending Limb

The initial segments of the loop of Henle (thin descending and thin ascending limbs) are relatively calcium impermeable. In the thick ascending limb (TAL), ~20% of the filtered calcium is absorbed largely in the cortical segment (5). The majority of calcium absorption is paracellular like the PT and proportional to the trans-tubular electrochemical driving force (5). The apical Na⁺-K⁺-2Cl⁻ cotransporter, NKCC2, and the renal outer medullary potassium K⁺ (ROMK) channel generate the lumen-positive membrane potential (driving force) for paracellular calcium transport. Although NaCl reabsorption (lumen to cell) through NKCC2 is electroneutral (NKCC2 transports 1 Na⁺, 1 K⁺, and 2 Cl⁻ ions), potassium ions back-diffuse into the lumen through the apical ROMK channels generating a lumen-positive voltage (+10 mv). The basolateral Na⁺-K⁺-ATPase is also involved in maintaining the membrane potential (9). The tight-junction proteins claudin 14, 16, (paracellin) and 19 are thought to play a key role in paracellular calcium flux.

Calcium transport is also influenced by the basolateral calcium-sensing receptor (CaSR) (10); it is a calcium-binding G protein-coupled receptor found in the thick ascending limb and the parathyroid gland (11). If high calcium levels are detected, signaling through CaSR inhibits the expression of claudin 14, 16 (paracellin), and 19 (12). The lack of available claudin proteins results in inhibition of paracellular calcium reabsorption and hypercalciuria (12) (see Figure 5).

FIGURE 5

Figure 5 Nephron molecular calcium handling-loop of Henle: ATPase, adenosine triphosphatase; CaSR, calcium sensing receptor; Ca²⁺, calcium; Cl^-, chloride; H20, water; K⁺, potassium; mV, millivolt; Na⁺, sodium; NKCC2, sodium potassium two chloride transporter; ROMK, apical renal outer medullary potassium channel; TAL, thick ascending of Henle; ClC-Ka, chloride channel kidney A; ClC-Kb, chloride channel kidney B; MAGED-2, melanoma-associated antigen D2.

In the in vitro perfused rat cortical TAL, an acute inhibition of CaSR increased paracellular calcium permeability but did not alter NaCl reabsorption or the transepithelial potential difference. Toka et al. (13) noted that CaSR disruption decreases the abundance of claudin-14 mRNA and claudin-16 mRNA (14). Cinacalcet increased the abundance of claudin-14 mRNA, and in cell culture models overexpression of claudin-14 decreased the paracellular permeability to calcium (5). Calciotropic hormones, such as PTH and calcitonin, stimulate calcium absorption in the cortical thick ascending limb (15) (Figure 5).

Distal Convoluted Tubule

In contrast to PT and TAL, in the distal convoluted tubule (DCT) calcium is absorbed transcellularly via the transient receptor potential cation channel subfamily V member 5 (TRPV5) and TRPV6 channels on the apical membrane (16) where TRPV5 is the major Ca²⁺ channel involved in Ca²⁺ influx (16). Luminal potassium extrusion via the apical Kv 1.1 channel plays an important role in determining the apical membrane voltage (17). Interestingly, membrane depolarization has not been reported to affect the TRPV5 activity whereas hyperpolarization increases TRPV5 activity, promoting Ca²⁺ uptake into the cells (18). In the cytoplasm, calbindin-D28k binds intracellular calcium and shuttles it through the cytosol toward the basolateral membrane. Basolateral calcium extrusion is mediated by the sodium-calcium exchanger-1 (NCX1; SLC8A1) (19) and plasma membrane Ca²⁺-ATPase PMCA1b (20). Via changes in apical and basolateral membrane voltages and the intracellular Na⁺ concentration, DCT handling of calcium is modulated by the activity of the apical thiazide sensitive sodium chloride cotransporter (NCC), WNK kinases (alters NCC activity), basolateral Kir4.1/5.1 K⁺ channels (alters the intracellular Cl^- concentration), and basolateral ClC-Kb Cl^- channels (20) (Figure 6).

FIGURE 6

Figure 6 DCT Ca²⁺ transport: ATPase, adenosine triphosphatase; Ca²⁺, calcium; CD28, cellular determinant 28 (Calbindin); CUL3, cullin 3; DCT, distal convoluted tubule; K⁺, potassium; Kir 4.1, inwardly rectifying potassium channel; KLHL3, Kelch-like protein 3; Kv 1.1, apical potassium channel 1.1; Na⁺, sodium; NCC, thiazide-sensitive sodium channel; NCX-1, sodium-calcium exchanger-1 (aka SLCA8); PMCA1b, plasma membrane calcium adenosine triphosphatase (ATPase); TRPM6, transient receptor protein magnesium channel 6; WNK 1,4, lysine-deficient protein kinase 1.4.

Cortical Collecting Duct

Calcium plays an important physiologic function in the CCD in that it inhibits apical aquaporin 2 (AQP2) expression (21). The presence of CaSR on the cortical collecting duct cells has been proposed to be the involved mechanism but is not confirmed (22). The inhibition of AQP2 can readily explain the polyuria that results from hypercalcemia with associated hypercalciuria (22). Calcium is also thought to stimulate luminal H⁺ secretion via the type A intercalated cell apical H⁺-ATPase resulting in the excretion of a more acidic urine (23). These homeostatic mechanisms are thought to prevent stone formation by diluting the luminal calcium concentration and acidifying the urine, thereby enhancing calcium phosphate solubility (24). However, polyuria per se can be counterproductive in that it leads to dehydration and potentially hypernatremia given insufficient water intake (24) (Figure 7).

FIGURE 7

Figure 7 CCD Ca²⁺ transport: AR, aldosterone receptor; AQP2, aquaporin 2; ATPase, adenosine triphosphatase; Ca²⁺, calcium; CaSR, calcium sensing receptor; CCD, cortical collecting duct, ENaC, epithelial sodium channel; H⁺, proton; H₂O, water; IC, intercalated cells; K⁺, potassium; Li⁺; lithium; mV, millivolt; Na⁺; sodium; PC, principal cells.

Regulation of Calcium Transport in Nephron

PTH and Vitamin D

PTH that is secreted by the parathyroid gland in response to variations of serum Ca²⁺ results in changes in intestinal absorption of calcium via enhanced 1,25(OH)₂ D (D3) production and changes in DCT renal calcium absorption. The regulation of PTH is intimately controlled by calcium concentration and occurs at the level of transcription and changes in intracellular degradation of PTH (25). PTH release is triggered by hypocalcemia and modulated by prostaglandin E2, dopamine, and adrenergic agonists (25). In the parathyroid gland Ca²⁺ is sensed by the CaSR which controls PTH secretion (26). CaSR induces through cyclic AMP transcription of parathyroid hormone (PTH) (26). FGF23 receptor (Klotho) expressed on the parathyroid gland also regulates PTH secretion (27). Klotho is stimulated by hyperphosphatemia to positively regulate the secretion of PTH secretion. If the serum calcium concentration drops this results in increased PTH secretion, which induces 1-alpha-hydroxyalse transcription in the kidneys and promotes 25-alpha-hydroxylase in the liver (28) (Figures 2, 6).

In the DCT, PTH and vitamin D are involved specifically also in regulation of calcium at the transport level through regulation of calbindin (intracellular protein) and TRPV5 and TRPV6 as well as CD28/calbindin. Depletion of vitamin D results in decreased expression whereas both high levels of vitamin D and PTH result in higher expression of TRPV5 and 6 and CD28 (1). Once PTH is secreted, the effect of increasing vitamin D3 production also stimulates calcium and phosphate absorption through the GI tract. Vitamin D3 then enters the enterocyte resulting in binding to the intracellular vitamin D receptor, and expression of various proteins. Calcium transport can occur via channels, active transport, and paracellular transport across enterocytes—and these processes are regulated by vitamin D3. The specific proteins include calbindin, PMCA3 (mediator complex subunit Med27), and the exchanger NCX1 expressed in the luminal surface of enterocytes. This is in addition to channels like TRPV6, and paracellular transport via claudins 2, 12, and 15 across the enterocyte (29) (see Figure 2). There are other proteins active in calcium transport in the enterocyte: calcium channel, voltage-dependent, L type, and alpha 1D subunit (Cav 1.3) are involved as well in calcium entry into enterocytes; active transport is mediated by the plasma membrane Ca²⁺-ATPase (PMCA1b), and finally Calbindin9k allows increased enterocyte calcium absorption in response to vitamin D3 (Supplemental Figure A).

Serum Calcium

Changes in urinary calcium excretion can occur secondary to an alteration on the blood calcium concentration with concomitant changes in the filtered load rate and rate of tubular calcium absorption. Hypercalcemia results with increased urine calcium excretion, due to a higher filtered load and lower rate of calcium reabsorption by the nephron (30). Hypercalcemia can cause renal vasoconstriction which tends to lower the filtered load (30). Renal calcium excretion drops in hypocalcemia mainly through the mechanism of a lower filtered load and a compensatory increase in tubular calcium reabsorption (30).

Acid Base

Alterations in urine pH can result in hypercalciuria in the DCT segment; chronic metabolic acidosis results in hypercalciuria, whereas alkalinization results in decreased urinary calcium excretion (1). The urine calcium excretion varies with the serum bicarbonate concentration (31). This is known to be due to changes in renal tubular calcium absorption rather than changes in the filtered load (32–34). The likely mechanism is the pH effects on the TRPV5 calcium channel in the DCT (18, 35, 36).

Extracellular Fluid Volume

Volume expansion decreases tubular absorption of sodium, chloride, and calcium with opposite changes occurring during volume contraction (29). The major site of this effect is thought to be the proximal tubule (29). During volume expansion, there is an increase in GFR and filtered load of calcium (4, 37). The decrease in proximal tubular calcium absorption is proportional to the decrease in sodium and water absorption such that the luminal calcium concentration remains unchanged (29). The absolute amount of calcium absorbed in the loop of Henle during volume expansion is increased above control (29).

Diuretics

In the proximal tubule, osmotic diuretics (i.e., mannitol) block paracellular water reabsorption from the decreased calcium absorption through a solvent drag mechanism (38). Acetazolamide also blocks calcium absorption by blocking water absorption. This effect is mediated by the creation of a luminal disequilibrium pH that inhibits bicarbonate absorption mediated by NHE3 (39). SGLT2 inhibitors block sodium-glucose co-transport (and possibly NHE3) in the proximal tubule, resulting in a glucose-induced osmotic diuresis and impaired bicarbonate transport (40). In a similar fashion, calcium absorption is impaired.

In the TAL, diuretics decrease calcium absorption by competing for the chloride site on the Na-K-2Cl cotransporter (41). Inhibiting NKCC2 sodium chloride reabsorption inhibits the back leak of potassium via ROMK and impairs the generation of the lumen-positive potential needed to drive paracellular calcium absorption. In neonates, chronic use of loop diuretics can be deleterious leading to the development of nephrocalcinosis (42).

In the DCT and connecting tubule, the direct effect of thiazides in the DCT is to decrease NCC transport and calcium absorption (43, 44). However, in the whole kidney, thiazide diuretics significantly decrease renal calcium excretion due to enhanced proximal tubule calcium absorption as a result of hypovolemia (44). There are accompanying changes in distal calcium delivery that modulate calcium transport in the DCT (45, 46). Postulated mechanisms for this effect include increased entry of luminal calcium via TRPV5, enhanced basolateral extrusion via the Na-Ca exchanger, and decreased levels of calcium transporters (47, 48). If thiazide therapy increases plasma calcium above 12 mg/dl or if hypercalcemia persists, primary hyperparathyroidism or another hypercalcemic state should be suspected (49).

In the cortical collecting duct, amiloride increases calcium reabsorption and reduces calcium excretion (38, 50). The mechanism by which amiloride reduces calcium excretion is not well understood. The effect of amiloride may involve both the connecting tubule in which sodium entry occurs via both ENaC Na⁺ channels and NCC cotransporters (46) and the initial cortical collecting tubule where cellular Na⁺ entry occurs only via ENaC (46, 51, 52). By hyperpolarizing the apical membrane amiloride promotes calcium influx via TRPV5 channels (50). Little is known of the effect of spironolactone and eplerenone on urinary calcium excretion in normal subjects. Spironolactone or adrenalectomy can reduce hypercalciuria (53).

FGF23

FGF23 plays an extensive role in renal phosphate handling (5, 27, 54, 55). FGF23 secreted in response to hyperphosphatemia binds to FGF23R/Klotho receptors in the parathyroid and the PCT. The downstream signaling effects are achieved via calcineurin (CN) and mitogen-activated protein -kinase (MAP-K) pathways (27), due to the regulation of 1-alpha-hydroxylase and PTH by FGF23 (54). FGF23 exerts its effects via mitogen-activated kinase (MAPK) signaling, influencing the intracellular sodium hydrogen exchange regulatory factor-1 (NHERF-1) (55).

The actions of phosphatonins on calcium are intertwined with FGF23’s regulatory action on vitamin D metabolism (27, 56). In the PCT, FGF23 decreases 1-alpha-hydroxylase thereby decreasing the level of active vitamin D3. It also increases 24-hydroxylase which results in active D₃ hydroxylation and deactivation (27, 56). In doing so, FGF23 results in decreased vitamin D signaling with the vitamin D receptor (27, 56). This results in decreased calcium absorption systemically but does not result in hypocalcemia (27, 56). FGF23 also results in increased PTH signaling form the parathyroid gland. In aggregate, FGF23 stimulates PTH-mediated effects on phosphate secretion while inhibiting vitamin D3 production (27, 56) (Supplemental Figure A).

PTH and FGF23 modulate phosphate reabsorption through inhibition of apical sodium-phosphate (NaPi) cotransporters which reabsorb phosphate (28). They do so through protein kinase A and C regulation. Specifically, the apical transporters NaPi2a, NaPi2c, and Pit-2 are endocytosed resulting in decreased function of these phosphate transporters in the PCT brush border (5) (see Supplemental Figure A).

CKD

In patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD), FGF23 levels rise spontaneously in response to hyperphosphatemia (26). Secondary hyperparathyroidism occurs due to rising uremic toxins and increasing phosphate (26); an effect that is CKD stage dependent (26). There is associated decreased renal calcium excretion and decreased intestinal calcium absorption. In end-stage renal disease (ESRD), these effects are more pronounced (27).

Genetic Disorders of Renal Calcium Transport and Clinical Syndromes

Vitamin D and Vitamin D Receptor

Vitamin D-resistant ricket disorders are caused by mutations in vitamin D synthesis and cytochrome P450 proteins (57). One such mutation is in 1-alpha hydroxylase (CYP27B1-chromosome 12) that is the liver enzyme for production of 1-hydroxy-vitamin D₃. Hypocalcemia and hypophosphatemia may sometimes be present. Elevated PTH and alkaline phosphatase levels are present seen due to high levels of skeletal turnover are usually seen. This autosomal recessive disorder results in a phenotype of osteomalacia, short stature, dental caries, and genu varum.

Another cause of vitamin D-resistant rickets is due to vitamin D receptor mutations encoded on chromosome 12q13.11. The inheritance pattern is autosomal recessive, and the biochemistry profile is similar to other cases of vitamin D-resistant rickets (58). X-linked hypophosphatemic rickets is encoded in the PHEX gene and does not affect calcium metabolism (59).

CaSR Mutations

Disorders resulting in low serum calcium include autosomal dominant hypocalcemia (types type 1 and 2) (60). Type 1 is typically caused by mutations in CaSR, where a constitutively active CaSR results in decreased levels of PTH and vitamin D3. Constitutive activation of CaSR (type 1; autosomal dominant) results in reduced calcium absorption and hypocalcemia (60). Type 2 autosomal dominant hypocalcemia is typically caused by mutations in the GNA11 gene (encoded in chromosome 19p13.3), which produces G protein alpha subunit 11 that regulates CaSR (61). Hypocalcemia is due to decreased intestinal calcium absorption. FHH (familial hypercalcemia with hypocalciuria) results from inactivating mutations in CaSR. This disorder results in a higher-than-normal constitutive expression of PTH resulting in a mimic of hyperparathyroidism. Clinically, a modest elevation of serum calcium and PTH are present associated with an abnormally low urine calcium excretion rate, as opposed to the normal or high rate of calcium excretion in primary hyperparathyroidism (60). In cases of 2 nonfunctional CaSR alleles or mutations that result in severely reduced CaSR activity, the phenotype is more severe and is referred to as neonatal severe hyperparathyroidism.

PTH Mutations

Familial hypoparathyroidism (autosomal recessive) can result from parathyroid hormone loss-of-function mutations (encoded on chromosome 3p21) which can also occur resulting in poor or absent hormonal signaling (62). Predictably, inactivating mutations result in poor GI calcium absorption and hypocalcemia. Genetic syndromes of magnesium wasting (TRPM6, SLCA4 mutations) can mimic inactivating PTH mutations, because PTH is unable to function properly without magnesium as a cofactor (62).

Familial hyperparathyroidism (autosomal dominant) can conversely result from gain-of-function mutations in PTH, encoded as above (63). The clinical presentation is associated with high levels of serum calcium and low levels of serum phosphate without increased PTH. Hypercalciuria is expected in familial hyperparathyroidism cases, in contrast to FHH (63).

PTH-Resistant Hypoparathyroidism

Patients with PTH-resistant hypocalcemia may have several mutations in transcription factor proteins including glial cells missing protein (GCM2), T box-1 mutations (TBX-1), SRY Box 3 (SOX3), GATA-binding protein 3 (GATA3), and tubulin-specific chaperone E. These mutations confer a resistance to PTH and vitamin D3 by affecting vitamin D3 receptor and PTH receptor expression. Transmission is autosomal recessive, and clinically the phenotype is severe hypocalcemia with high PTH levels (PTH resistance) (11).

Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia

These disorders result from mutations in MEN1 and CDC73/HPRT2 genes which map to chromosome 11q13 (64). These diseases are transmitted in an autosomal dominant manner and clinically present with hypercalcemia from parathyroid malignancies overproducing PTH. They differ from FHH based on the clinical pattern of urinary hypocalciuria (as opposed to normal or hypercalciuria in MEN1) and the risk of endocrine malignancy with MEN1 mutations.

William’s Syndrome

William’s syndrome (autosomal dominant) is another genetic cause of hypercalcemia. It is caused by mutations in elastin and actin binding (LIM) kinase. Both of these proteins have been localized to genes in 7q11.23 (65). The phenotype of William’s syndrome includes hypercalcemia and behavioral abnormalities with a diminished fear response and loss of caution when approaching strangers (66).

Bartter’s Syndrome

Bartter’s syndrome causes hypercalciuria and a hypokalemic metabolic alkalosis without a change in the serum calcium. There are various types of Barrter’s syndrome (Types 1-6) involving mutations in genes encoding NKCC2, ROMK, ClC-Ka, ClC-Kb, Barttin, CaSR, and MAG-D2 (67). The effect of loop diuretics on the TAL often mimics the findings in these disorders (67–69).

Gitelman’s Syndrome

Gitelman’s syndrome, an autosomal recessive disorder, is caused by mutations in NCC in the DCT. Like Bartter’s syndrome, patients with Gitelman’s syndrome have metabolic alkalosis and hypokalemia. Unlike most types of Bartter's syndrome, patients have hypocalciuria and their phenotype mimics the action of thiazide diuretics (70). Decreased renal calcium excretion is thought to be due to enhanced proximal tubule calcium absorption as a result of hypovolemia (44) and possibly via enhanced calcium reabsorption distally at the thiazide-sensitive site in the distal tubule and connecting segment (45, 46).

Gordon’s Syndrome

Gordon’s syndrome is an autosomal dominant disorder that clinically presents with hypertension, hyperkalemia, and hypercalciuria (71). The four most common mutations are WNT-signal transduction kinase 1 (WNK1), WNT-signal transduction kinase 4 (WNK4), Kelch-like protein 3 (KLHL3), and Cullin-3 (CUL3) (71). WNK1 and WNK 4 are kinases that negatively regulate the NCC transporter. KLHL3 and CUL3 are components of the ubiquitin degradation proteosome which degrade the WNK1 and 4 protein products (71). Loss-of-function mutations result in increased sodium reabsorption via NCC activity, decreased potassium excretion, hypertension, and hyperkalemia. Renal calcium excretion can be increased in Gordon’s syndrome and may lead to nephrocalcinosis (71).

EAST/SESAME Syndrome

EAST syndrome is an abbreviation for a clinical syndrome of epilepsy, ataxia, sensorineural deafness, and tubulopathy (72). The syndrome is also called SESAME syndrome (seizures, sensorineural deafness, ataxia, mental disability, and electrolyte imbalance) (73). Inactivating mutations in the basolateral inward rectifying Kir 4.1 potassium channel in the DCT cause the syndrome (72). Kir 4.1 is also expressed in neuronal tissue accounting for the complex phenotype. Patients present with hypokalemia, metabolic alkalosis, hypomagnesemia, and hypocalciuria. See Supplemental Table A.

Claudin Mutations

Mutations in claudin 16 and 19 (familial hypomagnesemia with hypercalciuria and nephrocalcinosis, FHHNC), result in hypercalciuria, nephrocalcinosis, nephrolithiasis and renal failure (74). See Table 1.

TABLE 1

Table 1 Genetics of calcium metabolic disorders.

Summary

We present here an overview of normal renal calcium handling and a systematic summary of the regulation of renal calcium transport in the nephron. Dysregulation of renal calcium transport can occur pharmacologically, hormonally and via genetic mutations in key proteins in specific nephron segments resulting in various diseases processes.

Author Contributions

RH, RA, KK-Z, and IK wrote the manuscript. LG assisted with the figures. RH and IK edited the final manuscript. All authors contributed to the article and approved the submitted version.

Funding

IK is supported in part by funds from the NIH (R01-DK077162), the Allan Smidt Charitable Fund, the Factor Family Foundation, and the Ralph Block Family Foundation. KK-Z is supported by the National Institute on Aging of the National Institutes of Health grant R21-AG047036 and the National Institute of Diabetes, Digestive and Kidney Disease grants R01-DK078106, R01-DK096920, U01-DK102163, and K24-DK091419, as well as philanthropist grants from Mr. Harold Simmons and Mr. Louis Chang.

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Supplementary Material

The Supplementary Material for this article can be found online at: https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fendo.2021.762130/full#supplementary-material

Supplemental Figure A | Nephron Phosphate Handling: CNI, calcineurin pathway; FGF23, fibroblast growth factor 23; FGF23R, fibroblast growth factor receptor; HPO₄^2-, H₂PO₄^-, organic phosphate anions; MAPK, map kinase; NHERF-1, Na⁺/H⁺ exchanger regulatory factor 1; Na K ATPase, sodium potassium ATPase; NaPi2a, sodium phosphate cotransporter 2a; NaPi2c, sodium phosphate cotransporter 2c; PiT2, phosphate transporter; PKA/PKC, protein kinase A/C; PTH, parathyroid hormone.

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