Mechanisms of Ion Transport Across the Mouse Retinal Pigment Epithelium Measured In Vitro

Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science
Sunna Bjorg SkarphedinsdottirSighvatur Sævar Árnason

Abstract

To examine ion transport across the mouse retinal pigment epithelium (RPE), measured by the short-circuit current (ISC) and transepithelial resistance (TER). Sheets of RPE from mice (C57BL6/J) with retina, choroid, and sclera attached were mounted in Ussing chambers (0.031-cm2 aperture) and Krebs solution. The ISC and TER were recorded with voltage clamps. Receptors implicated in ion transport were blocked or stimulated by ligands applied to both sides. The mean initial ISC was -12.0 ± 3.9 µA/cm2 (basolateral negative), and mean TER was 67.1 ± 8.0 ohm·cm2. RPE preparations remained stable for 3 hours, with ISC decreasing by 0.078 ± 0,033 µA/cm2/hr. Adenosine triphosphate (100 µM) increased ISC by 2.22 ± 0.41 µA/cm2 (P = 0.003). Epinephrine (100 µM) increased ISC by 1.14 ± 0.19 µA/cm2 (P = 0.011). Bumetanide (100 µM) reduced ISC by 1.72 ± 0.73 µA/cm2 (P = 0.027). Ouabain (1 mM) induced a biphasic response: an ISC increase from -7.9 ± 2.4 to -15.49 ± 2.12 µA/cm2 and then a decrease to -3.7 ± 2.2 µA/cm2. Ouabain increased TER by 15.3 ± 4.8 ohm·cm2. These compounds were added sequentially. Apical [K+]o at zero mM transiently increased ISC by 3.36 ± 1.06 µA/cm2. Ba++ decreased ISC from -10.4 ± 3.1 to -6.6 ± 1.8 µA/cm2 (P = 0.01). Ba...Continue Reading

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