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Inhibition of the inward-rectifying Cl- channel in rat choroid plexus by a decrease in extracellular pH

H Kajita1, P D Brown

  • 1Cell Physiology Group, School of Biological Sciences, University of Manchester, UK.

The Journal of Physiology
|February 1, 1997
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External pH significantly impacts inward-rectifying chloride channels in the choroid plexus. Lowering external pH inhibits these chloride currents, suggesting a unique channel distinct from other known types.

Area of Science:

  • Physiology
  • Ion Channel Function
  • Choroid Plexus Biology

Background:

  • The choroid plexus is crucial for cerebrospinal fluid production and maintaining brain homeostasis.
  • Inward-rectifying chloride (Cl-) channels play vital roles in cellular ion transport and regulation.
  • Understanding the regulation of these channels by environmental factors like pH is essential.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the sensitivity of inward-rectifying Cl- channels in the choroid plexus to changes in external pH (pHo).
  • To characterize the functional relationship between pHo and Cl- channel activity.

Main Methods:

  • Whole-cell patch-clamp electrophysiology was employed to record Cl- currents.
  • Inward-rectifying Cl- channels were activated using the catalytic subunit of protein kinase A.

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  • The effects of varying pHo (ranging from 5.5 to 8.5) on channel activity were systematically examined.

    • Main Results:

    • Reducing pHo from 7.3 to 6.5 significantly inhibited inward-rectifying Cl- currents.
    • Elevating pHo to 8.5 resulted in an increase in Cl- current amplitude.
    • The inhibition of conductance showed a sigmoidal relationship with decreasing pHo, with half-maximal inhibition occurring at pH 7.3.

    Conclusions:

    • The inward-rectifying Cl- channel in the choroid plexus exhibits significant sensitivity to external pH.
    • The pH-dependent inhibition suggests these channels are distinct from other known inward-rectifier Cl- channels like ClC-2 and phospholemman.
    • These findings highlight a novel regulatory mechanism for ion transport in the choroid plexus.