Table 2. Anion versus cation permeability through WT EAAT1 and R477H.
Ion | Concentration | Erev | ||||
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EAAT1 | R477H | |||||
pH 5.5 | pH 8.5 | pH 5.5 | pH 8.5 | |||
mM | mV | mV | mV | mV | ||
Na+ | 10 | 18 ± 7 | 37 ± 4 | −19 ± 3 | −52 ± 4 | |
100 | 21 ± 4 | 26 ± 3 | −6 ± 2 | −19 ± 2 | ||
Cl− | 10 | 45 ± 3 | 52 ± 2 | 18 ± 3 | −20 ± 3 | |
100 | 11 ± 2 | 34 ± 3 | −9 ± 1 | −18 ± 3 |
Reversal potential measurements (Erev) for WT EAAT1 and R477H l-glutamate elicited currents at a range of Cl− and Na+ concentrations at pH 5.5 and 8.5. Choline-Cl− and Na+-gluconate were used to obtain correct osmotic balance. Data shown represent the mean ± SEM (n ≥ 4).