صامويل فاف وهو أستاذ في مختبرات التعبير الجيني في معهد سالك للدراسات البيولوجية ومحقق في معهد هوارد هيوز الطبي. وأيد هذا العمل من قبل كريستوفر ودانا ريف مؤسسة. قدم جو Belcovson ، Schnoeker كينت ومايك سوليفان في الموارد الوسائط المتعددة في معهد سولك المساعدة في التصوير والتحرير.

1. إعداد الاصطناعي السائل النخاعي (aCSF) 1. نحن نستعد لأول مرة 2L بمخزون 10X من دون aCSF المغنيسيوم أو الكالسيوم. الكواشف المدرجة في millimolar. الأرقام تشير إلى كتالوج سيغما / الدريتش. <table border="1" cellpadding="0" style=";text-align:right;direction:rtl"><tbody><tr><td colspan="4"> 2 ليتر aCSF 10X (بدون المغنيسيوم أو الكالسيوم) </td></tr><tr><td> الكاشف </td><td> ملي </td><td> g/2L </td><td> فهرس </td></tr><tr><td> بوكل </td><td> 40 </td><td> 5.96 </td><td> P - 9333 </td></tr><tr><td> كلوريد الصوديوم </td><td> 1280 </td><td> 149.61 </td><td> S - 7653 </td></tr><tr><td> NaHCO 3 </td><td> 210 </td><td> 35.28 </td><td> S - 6297 </td></tr><tr><td> ناه 2 ص 4 </td><td> 5 </td><td> 1.38 </td><td> S - 9638 </td></tr><tr><td> جلوكوز </td><td> 300 </td><td> 108.12 </td><td> D - 9434 </td></tr><tr><td colspan="4"> إضافة الماء المقطر ل2L </td></tr></tbody></table> سوف نقوم أيضا بإعداد حلول 1M من MgSO 4 و CaCl 2 في 50mL المياه للسماح بإجراء تعديلات في molarity من التجربة والتجربة لضمان الكالسيوم يبقى في الحل. <table border="1" cellpadding="0" style=";text-align:right;direction:rtl"><tbody><tr><td colspan="4"> 1M الكالسيوم والمغنيسيوم مخزون </td></tr><tr><td> الكاشف </td><td> M </td><td> g/50mL </td><td> فهرس </td></tr><tr><td> CaCl 2 </td><td> 1 </td><td> 7.35 </td><td> C - 5080 </td></tr><tr><td> MgSO 4 </td><td> 1 </td><td> 12.33 </td><td> M - 5921 </td></tr></tbody></table> يجب أن يكون الحل aCSF بالغاز مع كربوجين (95 ٪ / O2 CO2 5 ٪) لخفض درجة الحموضة قبل إضافة الكالسيوم أو الكالسيوم سوف يعجل. <table border="1" cellpadding="0" style=";text-align:right;direction:rtl"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2"> 1 ليتر aCSF </td></tr><tr><td> الكاشف </td><td> حجم </td></tr><tr><td> 10X aCSF </td><td> 100ML </td></tr><tr><td> 1M CaCl 2 </td><td> 1 مل (تشريح) 2mL (تسجيل) </td></tr><tr><td> 1M MgSO 4 </td><td> 1 مل </td></tr><tr><td colspan="2"> إضافة ~ 800 مل من الماء المقطر ، والغاز مع كربوجين لمدة 2 دقيقة قبل ان يضيف الكالسيوم </td></tr><tr><td colspan="2"> إضافة الماء المقطر ل1L. </td></tr></tbody></table> يجب شطف مضخات وأنابيب وأطباق تشريح قبل وبعد الاستخدام. تشريح بينما تشريح ، ينبغي 1MM الكالسيوم aCSF بالغاز باستمرار مع كربوجين. ويمكن تحويله إلى aCSF من زجاجة إلى طبق تشريح وضخها من الطبق تشريح لزجاجة أو إرسالها إلى النفايات. نستخدم الاستومر (Sylgard ، داو كورننغ) طبق المغلفة لإجراء تشريح. غير مقطوعة الرأس بسرعة الماوس الوليد مع مقص حاد ، والمصنوعة من شق طريق المقص الصدر والبطن البطني. ومن ثم ينتزع منه الحيوان. يتم شطف الماوس مع aCSF ينتزع منه. ثم يعلق هو الحيوان إلى الطبق مع دبابيس تشريح الحشرات من خلال إدراج الأمامية وعند قاعدة الذيل. تتم إزالة العمود الفقري عن طريق إجراء الثقب البطني. يقام في العمود الفقري مع ملقط صغير ويتم إدراج شفرة واحدة من مقص صغير الظهرية فورا إلى العمود الفقري العظمي. هو قطع الصفيحة على جانب واحد ثم الآخر بلطف بينما رفع العمود الفقري عظمي. ويتم هذا خارج عن طول العمود الفقري. تتم إزالة الحبل الشوكي عن طريق قطع على طول جانبي العمود الفقري لقطع جذور العصب الشوكي والسحايا المحيطة قطع الحبل الشوكي. قطعنا على الجانبين الأيسر والأيمن ، ثم قص علينا السحايا تعلق على الجانب الظهري في النخاع الشوكي لاطلاق سراحه. ويعلق ثم سلك معزول إلى الطبق بالقرب من مدخل aCSF جيدة لإعطاء الأوكسجين إذا تشريح الحيوانات إضافية. ثم يتم نقل النخاع الشوكي لعزل طبق تسجيل باستخدام ملعقة صغيرة أو الملعقة. نحن هنا يروي إعداد مع الاوكسيجين aCSF 2mm والكالسيوم. وعلقت الحبل الشوكي إلى الطبق الاستومر micromanipulators المغلفة وتستخدم لنقل خارج الخلية ، شفط الجذر كله أقطاب بالقرب من الجذور. عند طرف القطب هو قرب نهاية الجذر الحر ، يتم تطبيق الشفط اللطيف لرسم الجذرية في القطب الشفط. ويمكن تكرار هذه العملية لتسجيل جذور عدة في وقت واحد. <img src="/files/ftp_upload/1660/1660fig1.jpg" alt="الشكل 1" /> الشكل 1. قطع الرأس ونزع الأحشاء ألف. بسرعة بقطع رأس الفأر مع مقص حاد. ويمكن تحقيق مساهمات أكبر أو أقل من جذع الدماغ اعتمادا على خفض مستوى. باء مكان واحد شفرة المقص في افتتاح التجويف الصدري إنشاؤها بواسطة قطع الرأس. فتح الصدر والبطن بطني الى قاعدة الذيل. إزالة الأحشاء وشطف مع aCSF. <img src="/files/ftp_upload/1660/1660fig2.jpg" alt="الشكل 2"/&gt; الشكل 2. إزالة ألف عمود. الشوكي إدراج شفرة المقص الأيسر للفي المسافة بين العمود الفقري والنخاع الشوكي للحق وقطع الحبل الشوكي من خلال زرع عظام البطني للنخاع. ثم أدخل شفرة المقص الأيمن من في المسافة بين العمود الفقري والنخاع الشوكي الى اليسار من الحبل الشوكي وقطع. باء كرر هذه العملية مع تطبيق الجر لطيف إلى العمود الفقري. الحرص على عدم ثقب في النخاع الشوكي من خلال عقد مقص بزاوية منخفضة. <img src="/files/ftp_upload/1660/1660fig3.jpg" alt="الشكل 3" /> الشكل 3. إزالة الحبل الشوكي ألف. إدراج شفرة المقص الأيسر للفي الفضاء بين النخاع الشوكي والعظام إلى اليمين من الحبل الشوكي والجذور من خلال قطع الحبل الشوكي والسحايا زرع الوحشي للنخاع. ثم أدخل شفرة المقص الأيمن من في الفضاء بين النخاع الشوكي والعظام وإلى اليسار من الحبل الشوكي والجذور من خلال قطع الحبل الشوكي والسحايا زرع الوحشي للنخاع. باء وأخيرا ، ورفع الحبل بلطف منقاري وقطع الحبل السري الذي يربط بين السحايا الظهرية للصفيحة. مرة أخرى اتخاذ الحرص على عدم ثقب في النخاع الشوكي من خلال عقد مقص بزاوية منخفضة. لا تقطع جذور قريبة جدا من النخاع الشوكي.

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المعزولة الحبل الشوكي الولدان يوفر طريقة الانقياد لدراسة الجهاز العصبي development1 النظام ، 2. داخل النخاع الشوكي القطني من القوارض حديثي الولادة ، يمكن أن الدوائر المركزية لتوليد نمط إنتاج تنقل الوهمية في وجود العصبية. هذا تحرك الوهمية يتكون من الزيادات في النشاط الإيق?...

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spinal cord electrophysiology

الحبل الشوكي الماوس الولدان هو نموذج لدراسة وضع circuitries العصبي الحركي والحركة. نحن لشرح تشريح النخاع الشوكي وإعداد حمام تسجيل الاصطناعية المستخدمة في السائل النخاعي الدراسات الحركي. تشريح مرة واحدة ، يمكن أن يعلق الحبل الشوكي جذور الاعصاب الاماميه الى القطب التسجيل لتسجيل الإشارات الكهربية من الدوائر نمط توليد مركزية داخل الحبل القطني.

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Spinal Cord Electrophysiology

مظاهرة للعزلة من الحبل الشوكي لفأر الولدان الدراسات الكهربية.

الحبل الشوكي الكهربية

The neonatal mouse spinal cord is a model for studying the development of neural circuitries and locomotor movement. We demonstrate the spinal cord ...

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Video: Spinal Cord Electrophysiology

Applying Microfluidics to Electrophysiology

Microfluidics can be integrated with standard electrophysiology techniques to allow new experimental modalities.  Specifically, the motivation for the microfluidic brain slice device is discussed including how the device docks to standard perfusion chambers and the technique of passive pumping which is used to deliver boluses of neuromodulators to the brain slice.  By simplifying the device design, we are able to achieve a practical solution to the current unmet electrophysiology need of applying multiple neuromodulators across multiple regions of the brain slice.  This is achieved by substituting the standard coverglass substrate of the perfusion chamber with a thin microfluidic device bonded to the coverglass substrate.  This was then attached to the perfusion chamber and small holes connect the open-well of the perfusion chamber to the microfluidic channels buried within the microfluidic substrate.  These microfluidic channels are interfaced with ports drilled into the edge of the perfusion chamber to access and deliver stimulants.  This project represents how the field of microfluidics is transitioning away from proof-of concept device demonstrations and into practical solutions for unmet experimental and clinical needs.

تطبيق على microfluidics لالكهربية

Microfluidics can be integrated with standard electrophysiology techniques to allow new experimental modalities.  Specifically, the motivation for the ...

Preparation of Artificial Bilayers for Electrophysiology Experiments

Planar lipid bilayers, also called artificial lipid bilayers, allow you to study ion-conducting channels in a well-defined environment. These bilayers can be used for many different studies, such as the characterization of membrane-active peptides, the reconstitution of ion channels or investigations on how changes in lipid bilayer properties alter the function of bilayer-spanning channels.  Here, we show how to form a planar bilayer and how to isolate small patches from the bilayer, and in a second video  will also demonstrate a procedure for using gramicidin channels to determine changes in lipid bilayer elastic properties.   We also demonstrate the individual steps needed to prepare the bilayer chamber, the electrodes and how to test that the bilayer is suitable for single-channel measurements.

Planar lipid bilayers, also called artificial lipid bilayers, allow you to study ion-conducting channels in a well-defined environment. Here, we demonstrate the individual steps needed to prepare the bilayer chamber, the electrodes and how to test that the bilayer is suitable for single-channel measurements.

إعداد طبقات ثنائية الاصطناعي للتجارب الكهربية

Planar lipid bilayers, also called artificial lipid bilayers, allow you to study ion-conducting channels in a well-defined environment. These bilayers can ...

Combining Peripheral Nerve Grafting and Matrix Modulation to Repair the Injured Rat Spinal Cord

Traumatic injury to the spinal cord (SCI) causes death of neurons, disruption of motor and sensory nerve fiber (axon) pathways and disruption of communication with the brain. One of the goals of our research is to promote axon regeneration to restore connectivity across the lesion site. To accomplish this we developed a peripheral nerve (PN) grafting technique where segments of sciatic nerve are either placed directly between the damaged ends of the spinal cord or are used to form a bridge across the lesion. There are several advantages to this approach compared to transplantation of other neural tissues; regenerating axons can be directed towards a specific target area, the number and source of regenerating axons is easily determined by tracing techniques, the graft can be used for electrophysiological experiments to measure functional recovery associated with axons in the graft, and it is possible to use an autologous nerve to reduce the possibility of graft rejection. In our lab we have performed both autologous (donor and recipient are the same animal) and heterologous (donor and recipient are different animals) grafts with comparable results. This approach has been used successfully in both acute and chronic injury situations. Regenerated axons that reach the distal end of the PN graft often fail to extend back into the spinal cord, so we use microinjections of chondroitinase to degrade inhibitory molecules associated with the scar tissue surrounding the area of SCI. At the same time we have found that providing exogenous growth and trophic molecules encourages longer distance axonal regrowth into the spinal cord. Several months after transplantation we perform a variety of anatomical, behavioral and electrophysiological tests to evaluate the recovery of function in our spinal cord injured animals. This experimental approach has been used successfully in several spinal cord injury models, at different levels of injury and in different species (mouse, rat and cat). Importantly, the peripheral nerve grafting approach is effective in promoting regeneration by acute and chronically injured neurons.

Traumatic injury to the spinal cord disrupts communication with the brain. To restore lost connectivity we utilize a peripheral nerve graft to provide a substratum for regenerating fibers in combination with neurotrophic factors and matrix-modulating enzymes to remove inhibitory molecules to promote long distance growth.

الجمع بين الأعصاب الطرفية التطعيم والتحوير ماتريكس لإصلاح الحبل الشوكي المصاب الجرذ

Traumatic injury to the spinal cord (SCI) causes death of neurons, disruption of motor and sensory nerve fiber (axon) pathways and disruption of ...

Semi-automated Optical Heartbeat Analysis of Small Hearts

We have developed a method for analyzing high speed optical recordings from Drosophila, zebrafish and embryonic mouse hearts (Fink, et. al., 2009). Our Semi-automatic Optical Heartbeat Analysis (SOHA) uses a novel movement detection algorithm that is able to detect cardiac movements associated with individual contractile and relaxation events. The program provides a host of physiologically relevant readouts including systolic and diastolic intervals, heart rate, as well as qualitative and quantitative measures of heartbeat arrhythmicity. The program also calculates heart diameter measurements during both diastole and systole from which fractional shortening and fractional area changes are calculated. Output is provided as a digital file compatible with most spreadsheet programs. Measurements are made for every heartbeat in a record increasing the statistical power of the output. We demonstrate each of the steps where user input is required and show the application of our methodology to the analysis of heart function in all three genetically tractable heart models.

We have developed a Semi-automated Optical Heartbeat Analysis method (SOHA) for analyzing high speed optical recordings from Drosophila, zebrafish and embryonic mouse hearts. We demonstrate the application of our methodology to the analysis of heart function in fruit fly and embryonic mouse hearts.

شبه الآلي التحليل البصري نبضات القلوب الصغيرة

We have developed a method for analyzing high speed optical recordings from Drosophila, zebrafish and embryonic mouse hearts (Fink, et. al., 2009). Our ...

Exploring Arterial Smooth Muscle Kv7 Potassium Channel Function using Patch Clamp Electrophysiology and Pressure Myography

Contraction or relaxation of smooth muscle cells within the walls of resistance arteries determines the artery diameter and thereby controls flow of blood through the vessel and contributes to systemic blood pressure. The contraction process is regulated primarily by cytosolic calcium concentration ([Ca2+]cyt), which is in turn controlled by a variety of ion transporters and channels. Ion channels are common intermediates in signal transduction pathways activated by vasoactive hormones to effect vasoconstriction or vasodilation. And ion channels are often targeted by therapeutic agents either intentionally (e.g. calcium channel blockers used to induce vasodilation and lower blood pressure) or unintentionally (e.g. to induce unwanted cardiovascular side effects).
Kv7 (KCNQ) voltage-activated potassium channels have recently been implicated as important physiological and therapeutic targets for regulation of smooth muscle contraction. To elucidate the specific roles of Kv7 channels in both physiological signal transduction and in the actions of therapeutic agents, we need to study how their activity is modulated at the cellular level as well as evaluate their contribution in the context of the intact artery.
The rat mesenteric arteries provide a useful model system. The arteries can be easily dissected, cleaned of connective tissue, and used to prepare isolated arterial myocytes for patch clamp electrophysiology, or cannulated and pressurized for measurements of vasoconstrictor/vasodilator responses under relatively physiological conditions. Here we describe the methods used for both types of measurements and provide some examples of how the experimental design can be integrated to provide a clearer understanding of the roles of these ion channels in the regulation of vascular tone.

Measurements of Kv7 (KCNQ) potassium channel activity in isolated arterial myocytes (using patch clamp electrophysiological techniques) in parallel with measurements of constrictor/dilator responses (using pressure myography) can reveal important information about the roles of Kv7 channels in vascular smooth muscle physiology and pharmacology.

استكشاف الشرياني العضلات الملساء قناة البوتاسيوم Kv7 الدالة باستخدام المشبك التصحيح الكهربية وتخطيط العضل الضغط

Contraction  or relaxation of smooth muscle cells within the walls of resistance arteries  determines the artery diameter and thereby controls flow of ...

Giant Liposome Preparation for Imaging and Patch-Clamp Electrophysiology

The reconstitution of ion channels into chemically defined lipid membranes for electrophysiological recording has been a powerful technique to identify and explore the function of these important proteins. However, classical preparations, such as planar bilayers, limit the manipulations and experiments that can be performed on the reconstituted channel and its membrane environment. The more cell-like structure of giant liposomes permits traditional patch-clamp experiments without sacrificing control of the lipid environment.
Electroformation is an efficient mean to produce giant liposomes &gt;10 &mu;m in diameter which relies on the application of alternating voltage to a thin, ordered lipid film deposited on an electrode surface. However, since the classical protocol calls for the lipids to be deposited from organic solvents, it is not compatible with less robust membrane proteins like ion channels and must be modified. Recently, protocols have been developed to electroform giant liposomes from partially dehydrated small liposomes, which we have adapted to protein-containing liposomes in our laboratory.
We present here the background, equipment, techniques, and pitfalls of electroformation of giant liposomes from small liposome dispersions. We begin with the classic protocol, which should be mastered first before attempting the more challenging protocols that follow. We demonstrate the process of controlled partial dehydration of small liposomes using vapor equilibrium with saturated salt solutions. Finally, we demonstrate the process of electroformation itself. We will describe simple, inexpensive equipment that can be made in-house to produce high-quality liposomes, and describe visual inspection of the preparation at each stage to ensure the best results.

Reconstituting functional membrane proteins into giant liposomes of defined composition is a powerful approach when combined with patch-clamp electrophysiology. However, conventional giant liposome production may be incompatible with protein stability. We describe protocols for producing giant liposomes from pure lipids or small liposomes containing ion channels.

إعداد الحويصلية عملاق التصوير والتصحيح، المشبك الكهربية

The reconstitution of ion channels into chemically defined lipid membranes for electrophysiological recording has been a powerful technique to identify ...

Introduction to Solid Supported Membrane Based Electrophysiology

The electrophysiological method we present is based on a solid supported membrane (SSM) composed of an octadecanethiol layer chemisorbed on a gold coated sensor chip and a phosphatidylcholine monolayer on top. This assembly is mounted into a cuvette system containing the reference electrode, a chlorinated silver wire.
After adsorption of membrane fragments or proteoliposomes containing the membrane protein of interest, a fast solution exchange is used to induce the transport activity of the membrane protein. In the single solution exchange protocol two solutions, one non-activating and one activating solution, are needed. The flow is controlled by pressurized air and a valve and tubing system within a faraday cage.
The kinetics of the electrogenic transport activity is obtained via capacitive coupling between the SSM and the proteoliposomes or membrane fragments. The method, therefore, yields only transient currents. The peak current represents the stationary transport activity. The time dependent transporter currents can be reconstructed by circuit analysis.
This method is especially suited for prokaryotic transporters or eukaryotic transporters from intracellular membranes, which cannot be investigated by patch clamp or voltage clamp methods.

Here we present an electrophysiological method based on solid supported membranes with focus on its applications for the characterization of electrogenic membrane transporters.

مقدمة إلى صلب غشاء المعتمدة واستنادا الكهربية

The electrophysiological method we present is based on a solid supported membrane (SSM) composed of an octadecanethiol layer chemisorbed on a gold coated ...

In Vivo SiRNA Transfection and Gene Knockdown in Spinal Cord via Rapid Noninvasive Lumbar Intrathecal Injections in Mice

This report describes a step-by-step guide to the technique of acute intrathecal needle injections in a noninvasive manner, i.e. independent of catheter implantation. The technical limitation of this surgical technique lies in the finesse of the hands. The injection is rapid, especially for a trained experimenter, and since tissue disruption with this technique is minimal, repeated injections are possible; moreover immune reaction to foreign tools (e.g. catheter) does not occur, thereby giving a better and more specific read out of spinal cord modulation. Since the application of the substance is largely limited to the target region of the spinal cord, drugs do not need to be applied in large dosages, and more importantly unwanted effects on other tissue, as observed with a systemic delivery, could be circumvented1,2. Moreover, we combine this technique with in vivo transfection of nucleic acid with the help of polyethylenimine (PEI) reagent3, which provides tremendous versatility for studying spinal functions via delivery of pharmacological agents as well as gene, RNA, and protein modulators.

In Vivo SiRNA Transfection and Gene Knockdown in Spinal Cord via Rapid Noninvasive Lumbar Intrathecal Injections in Mice

This report describes a simple and rapid technique of intrathecal needle puncture for a localized transfection of siRNA in the lumbar spinal cord in mouse under short lasting light anesthesia.

في فيفو سيرنا ترنسفكأيشن والجينات ضربة قاضية في الحبل الشوكي عن طريق السريع موسع قطني داخل القراب الحقن في الفئران

This report describes a step-by-step guide to the technique of acute intrathecal needle injections in a noninvasive manner, i.e. independent of catheter ...

Cystometric and External Urethral Sphincter Measurements in Awake Rats with Implanted Catheter and Electrodes Allowing for Repeated Measurements

Lower urinary tract function is mainly assessed by means of cystometric bladder function analysis in rodents. Conventional cystometries are usually performed as terminal analysis under urethane anesthesia. It is well known that anesthetic drugs can influence bladder function. Hence, the aim of this technique is to perform cystometric measurements of the urinary bladder and external urethral sphincter in lightly restrained awake rats. For this purpose, a bladder catheter is implanted into the bladder dome. Subsequently, two electrodes are implanted bilateral to the external urethral sphincter and a ground electrode is sutured to a non-responsive skeletal muscle. The bladder catheter and the three electrodes are finally tunneled subcutaneously to the neck region and affixed to a harness. With this technique, the lower urinary tract can be measured at multiple time points in the same animal to assess lower urinary tract function. The main application of this technique is the follow-up of simultaneous urinary bladder and external urethral sphincter function in awake healthy rats and after induction of a disease or injury. Moreover, subsequent lower urinary tract monitoring can be performed during evaluation of the disease/injury and to monitor treatment efficacy.

This protocol first describes the surgical procedure of the permanent implantation of a urinary bladder catheter combined with external urethral sphincter electrodes, and second, the measurement of the function of the urinary bladder and external urethral sphincter in implanted awake animals.

قياسات العضلة العاصرة الاحليل سيستوميتريك والخارجية في الفئران مستيقظا مع القسطرة مزروع واقطاب السماح للقياسات المتكررة

Lower urinary tract function is mainly assessed by means of cystometric bladder function analysis in rodents. Conventional cystometries are usually ...

Application of Electrophysiology Measurement to Study the Activity of Electro-Neutral Transporters

The transport of ions through cell membranes ensures the fine control of ion content within and outside the cell that is indispensable for cell survival. These transport mechanisms are mediated by the activities of specialized transporter proteins. Specifically,pH dynamics are finely controlled by plasma membrane proton (H+) extrusion systems, such as the Na+/H+ exchanger (NHE) protein family. Despite extensive efforts to study the mechanisms underlying NHE regulation, our current understanding of the biophysical and molecular properties of the NHE family is inadequate because of the limited availability of methods to effectively measure NHE activity. In this manuscript, we used H+-selective electrodes during whole-cell patch clamping recording to measure NHE-induced H+ flux. We proposed this approach to overcome some limitations of typically used methods to measure NHE activity, such as radioactive uptake and fluorescent membrane permeants. Measurement of NHE activity using the described method enables high sensitivity and time resolution and more efficient control of intracellular H+ concentrations. H+-selective electrodes are based on the fact that transporter activity creates an ion gradient in close proximity to the cell membrane. An H+-selective electrode moving up to and away from the cell membrane in a repetitive, oscillatory fashion records a voltage difference that is dependent on H+ flux. While H+-selective electrodes are used to detect H+ flux moving out of the cell, the patch clamp method in the whole-cell configuration is used to control the intracellular ion composition. Moreover, application of the giant patch clamp technique allows modification of the intracellular composition of not only ions but also lipids. The transporter activity of NHE isoform 3 (NHE3) was measured using this technical approach to study the molecular basis of NHE3 regulation by phosphoinositides.

This manuscript describes the applications of proton-selective electrodes and patch clamping methods to measure the activity of proton transport systems. These methods overcome some limitations of techniques commonly used to study proton transport activity, such as moderate sensitivity, time resolution and insufficient intracellular milieu control.

تطبيق القياس الكهربية لدراسة نشاط الناقلين محايدة الكهربائية

The transport of ions through cell membranes ensures the fine control of ion content within and outside the cell that is indispensable for cell survival. ...