RESEARCH ARTICLE
Cation Channels in Erythrocytes - Historical and Future Perspective
Lars Kaestner*
Article Information
Identifiers and Pagination:
Year: 2011Volume: 4
First Page: 27
Last Page: 34
Publisher Id: TOBIOJ-4-27
DOI: 10.2174/1874196701104010027
Article History:
Received Date: 15/12/2009Revision Received Date: 04/07/2010
Acceptance Date: 15/07/2010
Electronic publication date: 31/1/2011
Collection year: 2011
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Abstract
Compared to ion pumps and carriers, ion channels have been quite late recognised as individual transport identities in red blood cells. Here the transition from cell population based flux experiments to single cell based patchclamp investigations are described in detail. The present knowledge of cation channels in red blood cells from their molecular identity to their electrophysiological properties are summarised. Tendencies and novel concepts for future research concerning ion-transport across the red blood cell membrane are discussed.