Incubation Medium In Presence Research Articles

Participation of reactive oxygen species in regulation of Са2+ - activated К + channels of erythrocytes

In this study, we investigated the effects of preincubation with the reactive oxygen species-generating system xanthine oxidase/xanthine on Ca2+-dependent potassium permeability of erythrocyte membrane. The increase of intracellular calcium concentration in presence of calcium ionophore A23187 led to erythrocyte membrane hyperpolarization due to opening of Ca2+-activated potassium channels. Erythrocyte membrane potential was recorded via measurement of pH of the incubation medium in presence of prothonophore. Incubation of erythrocytes with xanthine (100 µmol)/ xanthine oxidase (10 mU/ml) mixture resulted in significant loss of amplitude and rate of hyperpolarization response and also loss the rate of membrane potential restoration. These effects can be caused by hydrogen peroxide, one of products of reaction of xanthine oxidase/xanthine.