Abstract
The effects of ionic environment on both the intrinsic rate of differentiation and the response to exogenous cyclic AMP in Dictyostelium discoideum have been examined. K+ specifically inhibits the rate of early development when present at concentrations > 15 mM. Na+ does not inhibit at concentrations up to 25 mM, and can partially overcome K+ inhibition. The maximum rate of development also depends upon the presence of adequate levels of extracellular Ca++. The effect of exogenous cyclic AMP on the rate of development is inhibited by the absence of Ca++, and/or the presence of high concentrations of K+. Under optimal ionic conditions, the only effect of exogenous cyclic AMP on early developments of K+. Under optimal ionic conditions, the only effect of exogenous cyclic AMP on early development is a specific inhibition. The implications of these results for current models of early developmental regulation are discussed.
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