Being the proximal tubule a major target for many nephrotoxicants, it is logical that cell-based in vitro models that seek to resemble this segment of the nephron should be characterized by the expression of important markers, including SLC22A6 (OAT1), SLC22A8 (OAT3), SLC22A2 (OCT2) on the basolateral membrane and ABCB1 (P-gp), SLC47A1 (MATE1), SLC47A2 (MATE2), ABCC2 (MRP2), ABCC4 (MRP4), ABCG2 (BCRP), and the endocytosis receptors megalin and cubilin on the apical membrane (Bajaj et al
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Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles, which can degrade peptide stability over time
In the current study, depriving RPE cells of the essential GSH precursor Cys 2 by culturing cells in Cys 2 -free culture medium or blocking de novo synthesis of GSH by using GCL inhibitor BSO or blocking Cys 2 uptake by pharmaceutical inhibition of system x c caused cell death
Takeaway: GHK-Cu tends to be more budget-friendly
