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Journal of Applied Physiology, Vol 48, Issue 6 1008-1019, Copyright © 1980 by American Physiological Society

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Characterization of Na-K-ATPase in dog tracheal epithelium: enzymatic and ion transport measurements

C. Westenfelder, W. R. Earnest and F. Al-Bazzaz

The dog tracheal epithelium actively secretes Cl and absorbs Na. The possible dependency of this electrolyte transport on a Mg-dependent, Na-K-activated adenosine triphosphatase (Na-K-ATPase, EC 3.6.1.3) was examined. The characteristics of this enzyme system were investigated using homogenates of tracheal epithelium. The electrical properties and ion fluxes of this epithelium were determined in tissues mounted in Ussing chambers. Addition of Na and K produced an approximate 50% activation of basal Mg-ATPase activity. The apparent Km values for ATP, Na, K, and Mg were 0.4, 12.7, 1.9, and 1.6 mM, respectively. The total specific ATPase activity was 8.1 +/- 0.4 and that of the Mg-ATPase 4.3 +/- 0.1 mumol Pi. mg protein -1.h-1. Addition of ouabain (1 muM) or omission of K from the submucosal bathing solution reduced potential difference (PD) and short-circuit current (SCC) significantly. Relatively low concentrations (0.1 mM or less) of ethacrynic acid, furosemide, or 2,4-dinitrophenol (2,4-DNP) depressed SCC and PD significantly, i.e., at concentrations that were without effect on the Na-K-ATPase activity. Ethacrynic acid inhibited Cl secretion, whereas 2,4-DNP lowered both Na and Cl transport. These data demonstrate that 1) the tracheal mucosa of dogs contains a Na-K-ATPase at relatively high specific activity, 2) this enzyme is likely contained in the basal aspect of this membrane, 3) it appears to be essential for maintenance of Cl secretion, and 4) Cl secretion can be reduced (by ethacrynic acid, furosemide, and 2,4-DNP) without Na-K-ATPase inhibition.


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