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Effect of external cation and anion substitutions on sodium transport in isolated frog skin

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Effects of changes in external ionic strength, external cation and/or anion substitution on transepithelial influx and efflux of sodium, short-circuit current and on transepithelial potential difference and resistance were studied in isolated frog skin. Active transport of Na was found to be highly dependent on both anionic and cationic composition of external medium. Relative abilities of external monovalent cations to inhibit active Na transport were H>Li>K>Rb>Cs>choline. Relative abilities of external monovalent anions to stimulate active Na transport were I>Br>Cl. Sequences of anion interaction and of resistance changes suggest that anionic stimulation of Na transport is not due to electrical coupling across outer cell membrane. The ability of different anions and cations to alter Na transport suggests that externally located charged groups act as important barriers or filters to ion movement. In addition, the experiments suggest that an increase in ionic strength of external medium has an effect on active transport of Na, a finding that indicates interference of surface charges with Na entry. Directional changes in efflux of Na due to changes in ionic composition of external medium usually paralleled changes in active Na transport. It is possible that the observed relationship between influx and efflux of Na is the result of common pathways and of interaction of the active transport system with Na efflux.

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Biber, T.U.L., Mullen, T.L. Effect of external cation and anion substitutions on sodium transport in isolated frog skin. J. Membrain Biol. 52, 121–132 (1980). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01869117

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