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¹Department of Biology, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada. kgilmour@uottawa.ca

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Carbonic anhydrase (CA) research has advanced significantly, yet understanding interspecific differences in red blood cell CA expression and activity remains crucial for physiological insights.

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Area of Science:

Biochemistry
Physiology
Mammalian Biology

Background:

Red blood cell carbonic anhydrase (RBC CA) activity was previously studied in relation to body mass.
Knowledge of carbonic anhydrase (CA) has greatly expanded, revealing diverse isoforms and roles in physiological processes.

Purpose of the Study:

To highlight the ongoing relevance of questions regarding interspecific differences in CA expression and activity.
To underscore the need for further research into the physiological significance of these variations.

Main Methods:

Review of accumulated research over the past 50 years.
Analysis of established knowledge on CA catalytic mechanisms and identified activators/inhibitors.

Main Results:

CA is implicated in numerous physiological processes.
CA and its inhibitors show potential in diagnosing and treating diseases like glaucoma, cancer, and obesity.

Conclusions:

Despite extensive research, significant gaps remain in understanding mammalian CA diversity.
Further investigation into interspecific differences in CA expression and activity is essential.