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Area of Science:

  • Physiology
  • Nephrology
  • Gastroenterology

Background:

  • Clinical assessment of acid-base disorders typically relies on extracellular fluid (ECF) measurements.
  • However, metabolic consequences often involve intracellular events, where acid-base balance is complex and heterogeneous.
  • Understanding the interplay between cellular and interstitial compartments is crucial for a comprehensive view of acid-base homeostasis.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the determinants of extracellular fluid pH, focusing on ion transport processes at cellular interfaces.
  • To examine the generation of acid-base disorders and electrolyte imbalances in relation to membrane transporters.
  • To discuss the roles of gastrointestinal and renal epithelia in pH regulation and clinical disorders.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review focusing on ion transport mechanisms at cell-interstitial fluid interfaces.
  • Analysis of epithelial cell function in the gastrointestinal and urinary tracts concerning acid-base balance.
  • Discussion of electrolyte neutrality in the ECF, including reciprocal changes in anions.

Main Results:

  • Acid-base balance is influenced by ion transport processes at cellular interfaces, affecting both intracellular and extracellular compartments.
  • Disruption of electrolyte balance and acid-base disorders are linked to the function of specific membrane transporters.
  • A model of internal and external pH regulation, analogous to potassium balance, is proposed.

Conclusions:

  • Cellular ion transport plays a critical role in maintaining overall acid-base homeostasis.
  • Secretory epithelia in the gastrointestinal tract and kidneys are key players in normal pH regulation and disease states.
  • Understanding these complex interactions is essential for managing clinical acid-base and electrolyte disorders.