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[Determination of pH in the body: methodologic review]
B Gouget1, B Rakotoambinina, Y Gourmelin
1Laboratoire de biochimie, Meaux, Paris.
La Revue Du Praticien
|October 1, 1990
Summary
Maintaining stable pH is vital for life. Recent advances in biological science have improved our understanding of pH homeostasis and pH measurement techniques, particularly for intracellular and subcellular environments.
Area of Science:
- Physiology
- Biochemistry
- Analytical Chemistry
Context:
- Living organisms require strict regulation of free hydrogen ion (H+) concentration for survival.
- Significant progress has been made across biological disciplines in understanding the mechanisms of pH homeostasis.
- Recent innovations have also advanced the field of pH measurement technologies.
Purpose:
- To review modern instruments for pH and blood gas analysis.
- To describe currently employed techniques for intracellular pH measurement.
- To outline methods for determining pH within subcellular compartments.
Summary:
- This review highlights advancements in pH homeostasis mechanisms and measurement tools.
- It details contemporary instruments for blood gas and pH analysis.
- Techniques for measuring intracellular and subcellular pH are also discussed.
Impact:
- Provides an overview of cutting-edge pH measurement technologies.
- Facilitates understanding of pH homeostasis mechanisms.
- Supports researchers in selecting appropriate methods for pH determination in various biological contexts.