Using gadolinium to identify stretch-activated channels : Technical considerations

Gadolinium (gd3+) blocks cation-selective stretch-activated ion channels (SACs) and thereby inhibits a variety of physiological and pathophysiological processes.

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Published in:American Journal of Physiology: Cell Physiology 1998-08, Vol.44 (2), p.C619-C621
Main Authors: CALDWELL, R. A, CLEMO, H. F, BAUMGARTEN, C. M
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Biological and medical sciences
Cell membranes. Ionic channels. Membrane pores
Cell structures and functions
Cellular biology
Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology
Ions
Medical research
Molecular and cellular biology
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Summary:Gadolinium (gd3+) blocks cation-selective stretch-activated ion channels (SACs) and thereby inhibits a variety of physiological and pathophysiological processes.
ISSN:0363-6143
1522-1563