ATP-regulated ion channels in the plasma membrane of a characeae alga, Nitellopsis obtusa

Maki Katsuhara, Tetsuro Mimura, Masashi Tazawa

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Abstract

Using the patch-clamp technique, we recorded single-channel currents across the excised patch of the plasma membrane of Nitellopsis. Both K+ and Na+ can pass this channel, but currents were not carried by Cl-. Upon the addition of ATP or AMP to the cytoplasmic side, the frequency of channel opening decreased. This is the first report on an ATP-regulated channel in plant cells.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)343-346
Number of pages4
JournalPlant physiology
Volume93
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - May 1990
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Physiology
  • Genetics
  • Plant Science

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