| Literature DB >> 1295673 |
A Reichenbach1, A Henke, W Eberhardt, W Reichelt, D Dettmer.
Abstract
During onset and offset of illumination, considerable changes in extracellular K+ concentration ([K+]c) occur within particular retinal layers. There are two ways in which glial cells may control [K+]c: (1) by space-independent processes, for example, by K+ uptake due to the Na(+)-K+ ATPase, and (2) by space-dependent processes, that is, by spatial buffering currents flowing through K+ channels. Rabbit retinal Müller (glial) cells were studied for expression of mechanisms supporting both kinds of processes. This review demonstrates that rabbit Müller cells have Na-K pumps whose distribution and properties are highly adapted to meet the needs of efficient K+ clearance. Furthermore, spatial buffering currents through specialized K+ channels of Müller cells greatly accelerate retinal K+ clearance during and after stimulation.Entities:
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Year: 1992 PMID: 1295673 DOI: 10.1139/y92-267
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Can J Physiol Pharmacol ISSN: 0008-4212 Impact factor: 2.273