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American Physiological Society, Physiological Reviews, 4(99), p. 2015-2113, 2019

DOI: 10.1152/physrev.00028.2018

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The SLC9A-C Mammalian Na+/H+Exchanger Family: Molecules, Mechanisms, and Physiology

Journal article published in 2019 by S. F. Pedersen ORCID, L. Counillon
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Abstract

Na+/H+exchangers play pivotal roles in the control of cell and tissue pH by mediating the electroneutral exchange of Na+and H+across cellular membranes. They belong to an ancient family of highly evolutionarily conserved proteins, and they play essential physiological roles in all phyla. In this review, we focus on the mammalian Na+/H+exchangers (NHEs), the solute carrier (SLC) 9 family. This family of electroneutral transporters constitutes three branches: SLC9A, -B, and -C. Within these, each isoform exhibits distinct tissue expression profiles, regulation, and physiological roles. Some of these transporters are highly studied, with hundreds of original articles, and some are still only rudimentarily understood. In this review, we present and discuss the pioneering original work as well as the current state-of-the-art research on mammalian NHEs. We aim to provide the reader with a comprehensive view of core knowledge and recent insights into each family member, from gene organization over protein structure and regulation to physiological and pathophysiological roles. Particular attention is given to the integrated physiology of NHEs in the main organ systems. We provide several novel analyses and useful overviews, and we pinpoint main remaining enigmas, which we hope will inspire novel research on these highly versatile proteins.