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Biochemistry

Measurement of Ion Concentration in the Unstirred Boundary Layer with Open Patch-Clamp Pipette: Implications in Control of Ion Channels by Fluid Flow
Jae Gon Kim *1, Sang Woong Park *2, Kyung Chul Shin 1, Bokyung Kim 1, Doyoung Byun 3, Young Min Bae 1
1Department of Physiology, KU Open Innovation Center, Research Institute of Medical Science, Konkuk University School of Medicine, 2Department of Emergency Medical Services, Eulji University, 3Department of Mechanical Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University

Mechanosensitive ion channels are often studied in terms of fluid flow/shear force sensitivity with patch-clamp recording. However, depending on the experimental protocol, the outcome on fluid flow-regulations of ion channels can be erroneous. Here, we provide methods for preventing and correcting such errors with a theoretical basis.

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