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Patch-clamp measurements were made on osteoblast-like cells isolated from embryonic chick calvaria. Cell-attachedpatch measurements revealed two types of high conductance (100–250 pS) channels, which rapidly activated upon 50–100 mV depolarization. One type showed sustained and the other transient activation over a 10-sec period of depolarization. The single-channel conductances of these channel types were about 100 or 250 pS, depending on whether the pipettes were filled with a low K+ (3mm) or high K+ (143mm) saline, respectively. The different reversal potentials under these conditions were consistent with at least K+ conduction. Whole-cell measurements revealed the existence of two types of outward rectifying conductances. The first type conducts K+ ions and activates within 20–200 msec (depending on the stimulus) upon depolarizing voltage steps from <−60 mV to >−30 mV. It inactivates almost completely with a time constant of 2–3 sec. Recovery from inactivation is biphasic with an initial rapid phase (1–2 sec) followed by a slow phase (>20 sec). The second whole-cell conductance activates at positive membrane potentials of >+50 mV. It also rapidly turns on upon depolarizing voltage steps. Activation may partly disappear at the higher voltages. Its single channels of 140 pS conductance were identified in the whole cell and did conduct K+ ions but were not highly Cl− or Na+ selective. The results show that osteoblasts may express various types of voltage controlled ionic channels. We predict a role for such channels in mineral metabolism of bone tissue and its control by osteoblasts.
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Ypey, D.L., Ravesloot, J.H., Buisman, H.P. et al. Voltage-activated ionic channels and conductances in embryonic chick osteoblast cultures. J. Membrain Biol. 101, 141–150 (1988). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01872829
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