Publications by authors named "S A Kempson"
Article Synopsis
- Betaine is a compound derived from glycine that plays crucial roles in kidney function and liver metabolism, particularly as a methyl group donor and osmoprotectant.
- This review highlights the health benefits of betaine, especially its potential in treating liver diseases based on animal studies showing it can improve liver function.
- The findings suggest that further research in humans is necessary to explore the long-term effects of betaine, particularly for those with fatty liver diseases, making its use in liver health promising.
The osmolyte and folding chaperone betaine is transported by the renal Na(+)-coupled GABA (γ-aminobutyric acid) symporter BGT-1 (betaine/GABA transporter 1), a member of the SLC6 (solute carrier 6) family. Under hypertonic conditions, the transcription, translation and plasma membrane (PM) insertion of BGT-1 in kidney cells are significantly increased, resulting in elevated betaine and GABA transport. Re-establishing isotonicity involves PM depletion of BGT-1.
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