Evidence for apical K conductance and Na-K-2Cl cotransport in the endolymphatic sac of guinea pig

Hear Res. 1999 Feb;128(1-2):45-50. doi: 10.1016/s0378-5955(98)00197-x.

Abstract

The transepithelial potential in the endolymphatic sac (ESP) was recorded up to 60 min after apical injection of ouabain, bumetanide, quinine, barium, tetraethylammonium, and 4-aminopyridine. After control injection, ESP decreased by 74% and completely recovered at 30 min. After ouabain, barium, or quinine injection, the ESP time course was similar to that in the control group. After bumetanide, tetraethylammonium, or 4-aminopyridine injection, complete recovery was only observed at 60 min. These results suggest that apical K+ conductance and Na-K-2Cl cotransporter could be involved in the genesis of ESP.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Bumetanide / pharmacology
  • Carrier Proteins / metabolism*
  • Cell Membrane / physiology
  • Electric Conductivity
  • Electrophysiology
  • Endolymphatic Sac / metabolism
  • Endolymphatic Sac / physiology*
  • Guinea Pigs
  • Male
  • Ouabain / pharmacology
  • Potassium / physiology*
  • Potassium Channel Blockers
  • Sodium-Potassium-Chloride Symporters

Substances

  • Carrier Proteins
  • Potassium Channel Blockers
  • Sodium-Potassium-Chloride Symporters
  • Bumetanide
  • Ouabain
  • Potassium