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  • Cellular Physiology
  • Ocular Physiology
  • Ion Channel Biology

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  • Membrane potential is crucial for nonexcitable cell function, integrating signals and driving ion flow.
  • Understanding ion channels in trabecular meshwork (TM) cells is vital for regulating intraocular pressure (IOP).
  • The specific channels responsible for TM cell resting potential remain poorly characterized.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify the ion channels responsible for the resting membrane potential in human TM cells.
  • To elucidate the role of these channels in regulating intraocular pressure.

Main Methods:

  • Electrophysiological recordings to characterize ionic currents.
  • Ion substitution and pharmacological profiling to identify channel properties.
  • Transcriptional analysis to detect gene expression of potential channel candidates.

Main Results:

  • A constitutive cation conductance, sensitive to Na+, Li+, Cs+, Gd3+, and Ruthenium Red, was identified.
  • This conductance is not mediated by voltage-gated Na+/Ca2+ channels, ENaC, Piezo, or Na+/H+ exchange.
  • TRP channel family genes, particularly TRPC1, were highly expressed, suggesting involvement.
  • SKF96365 enhanced Na+ influx, while SEA-0400 caused modest hyperpolarization, indicating TRP channel and Na+/Ca2+ exchange contributions.

Conclusions:

  • Human TM cell resting potential is maintained by a constitutive monovalent cation leak current, likely involving TRP channels.
  • This conductance influences TM cell homeostasis and regulates pressure-induced currents, impacting IOP in normal and diseased eyes.