Suitability of LLC-PK1 pig kidney cells for the study of drug action on renal cell cholesterol uptake: Identification and characterization of low-density lipoprotein receptors (original) (raw)

Journal of Pharmacological and Toxicological Methods, 2005

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to identify and characterize the presence of low-density lipoprotein receptors (LDLr) in LLC-PK(1) cells. LLC-PK(1) cells were assessed for the presence of LDLr by conducting dose-response, LDL specific binding and competitive studies with DiI-LDL, and Western blot and RT-polymerase chain reaction (PCR) analyses. Assay conditions with IgG-C7, a monoclonal antibody (mAb) to the LDLr, were optimized, including temperature, preincubation time, and concentration in LLC-PK(1) cells. LLC-PK(1) cells express LDL receptors as determined by LDL specific and competitive binding studies and Western blot and RT-PCR analysis (specific binding 0.5 ng DiI-LDL/mug of cellular protein). Taken together, these findings confirm the presence of LDL receptors on LLC-PK1 cells and support the appropriateness of using these cells in studies involving renal cell cholesterol uptake and metabolism.

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