The Effect of Kidney Transplantation on Distal Tubular Vacuolar H+-ATPase

Background.The presence of vacuolar (v)H+-ATPase in distal tubule α-intercalated cells is essential for hydrogen excretion and maintenance of acid-base homeostasis. Loss of vH+-ATPase after kidney transplantation could cause posttransplant distal renal tubular acidosis (dRTA).Method.Immunostaining o