ISSN:
1573-8221
Keywords:
apoptosis
;
transmembrane potential
;
glucocorticoids
;
thymocytes
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
,
Medicine
Notes:
Abstract The use of potential-sensitive fluorescent probes allowed us to estimate transmembrane potentials of the plasma (Δφp) and mitochondrial (Δφm) membranes of rat thymocytes, which were −58±3 mV and −169±7 mV, respectively. Dexamethasone-induced apoptosis led to a significant decrease in Δφp (by 55%) and Δφm (by 17%). This effects of dexamethasone was dose- and time-dependent. Changes in Δφm were greater and preceded those in Δφp.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF02432815