Intracellular ion activities in Necturus proximal tubule.
Ion-sensitive microelectrodes were used to measure the intracellular activities of Na, K, and Cl in proximal tubules of the perfused Necturus kidney. Cell Cl was 2-3 times higher than the value predicted for passive distribution during perfusion with normal Ringer; intracellular Na was far below the level for passive distribution. Cell Na and Cl fell to very low values when the lumen was NaCl-free. Cl entry into the tubule cell from the lumen required luminal Na. Na entered the cell across the luminal membrane both by diffusion and by coupled movement with Cl.
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D002712:Chlorides; D012964:Sodium; D011188:Potassium