NMR magnetization-transfer analysis of rapid membrane transport in human erythrocytes

Dmitry Shishmarev, Philip W. Kuchel*

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Abstract

Nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) magnetization-transfer (MT) experiments provide a convenient tool for studying rapid sub-second membrane-transport processes in situ in metabolically active cells. These experiments are used with membrane-permeable substances when separate (resolved) NMR signals are observed from their populations inside and outside the cells. Here, we provide a description of the theory and practice of the most common NMR MT experiments that have been used to study membrane-transport processes in human erythrocytes (red blood cells; RBCs). The procedures, involved in the analysis of the experimental data for defining mechanisms of transport, and for estimating values of kinetic parameters in the corresponding mathematical models, are given special attention.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)369-384
Number of pages16
JournalBiophysical Reviews
Volume8
Issue number4
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Dec 2016
Externally publishedYes

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