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Potassium transport by turtle colon: active secretion and active absorption.

D R Halm, D C Dawson

    The American Journal of Physiology
    |March 1, 1984
    PubMed
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    The turtle colon actively transports potassium (K+) in both directions. Mucosal amiloride blocks secretion, while ouabain and barium affect both absorption and secretion, indicating cellular K+ movement.

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    Area of Science:

    • Physiology
    • Cell Biology
    • Ion Transport

    Background:

    • Potassium (K+) transport is crucial for epithelial function.
    • The mechanisms of K+ absorption and secretion in the turtle colon are not fully understood.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the active transepithelial potassium fluxes in the isolated turtle colon.
    • To differentiate between cellular and paracellular K+ transport pathways.

    Main Methods:

    • Measurement of K+ fluxes under short-circuit conditions.
    • Application of amiloride, ouabain, and barium to assess ion transport mechanisms.

    Main Results:

    • The turtle colon exhibits active K+ absorption and secretion.
    • Secretory K+ flux is inhibited by mucosal amiloride.
    • Ouabain and barium affect both secretory and absorptive K+ fluxes, suggesting cellular transport.
    • Paracellular K+ flux is consistent with a free-solution shunt.

    Conclusions:

    • The isolated turtle colon actively transports K+ via cellular pathways.
    • Distinct mechanisms mediate K+ secretion and absorption.
    • The Na+-K+-ATPase plays a role in basolateral K+ uptake for secretion.

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