ISSN:
0021-9541
Keywords:
Life and Medical Sciences
;
Cell & Developmental Biology
Source:
Wiley InterScience Backfile Collection 1832-2000
Topics:
Biology
,
Medicine
Notes:
Frequent reports have suggested that Dimethylsulfoxide (DMSO) increases the flux of other molecules through biological membranes. This paper reports experiments in the single barnacle cell which permits differentiation of trans-membrane fluxes from those utilizing intercellular pathways. Several non-electrolytes were injected and wash-out rates observed. There was no change in the time course of the wash-out of these molecules when DMSO was added to the injected fluid. The conclusion of these experiments is that DMSO in low concentration does not change the permeation of non-electrolyte across the cell membrane.
Additional Material:
2 Ill.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/jcp.1040720109
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