Cytochemical localization of ouabain-sensitive, potassium-dependent p-nitrophenylphosphatase in the guinea pig inner ear. Evaluation of the cerium-based method vs. the lead-based method. 1991

F W Albers, and P P Van Benthem, and J C De Groot
Department of Otorhinolaryngology, University Hospital Utrecht, The Netherlands.

The cytochemical localization of ouabain-sensitive, potassium-dependent p-nitrophenylphosphatase in the guinea pig inner ear was studied using both the lead-based method and the cerium-based method. The influence of primary fixation and incubation time was investigated under both incubation conditions. A high p-NPPase activity was observed in the basolateral infoldings of the stria vascularis in the cochlea and the dark cells in the vestibular labyrinth. The stromal cells of the spiral prominence only showed a weak reaction with the lead-based method. No specific enzyme activity was found in the endolymphatic sac. The results of the present study are discussed with emphasis on the cation transport mechanisms of the inner ear.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D009597 4-Nitrophenylphosphatase An enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of nitrophenyl phosphates to nitrophenols. At acid pH it is probably ACID PHOSPHATASE (EC 3.1.3.2); at alkaline pH it is probably ALKALINE PHOSPHATASE (EC 3.1.3.1). EC 3.1.3.41. 4-Nitrophenyl Phosphatase,K+-NPPase,K-Dependent p-Nitrophenylphosphatase,K-p NPPase,Nitrophenyl Phosphatase,p-NPPase,p-Nitrophenylphosphatase,para-Nitrophenyl Phosphatase,para-Nitrophenylphosphatase,4 Nitrophenyl Phosphatase,4 Nitrophenylphosphatase,K Dependent p Nitrophenylphosphatase,K p NPPase,K+ NPPase,p NPPase,p Nitrophenylphosphatase,p-Nitrophenylphosphatase, K-Dependent,para Nitrophenyl Phosphatase,para Nitrophenylphosphatase
D010042 Ouabain A cardioactive glycoside consisting of rhamnose and ouabagenin, obtained from the seeds of Strophanthus gratus and other plants of the Apocynaceae; used like DIGITALIS. It is commonly used in cell biological studies as an inhibitor of the NA(+)-K(+)-EXCHANGING ATPASE. Acocantherin,G-Strophanthin,Acolongifloroside K,G Strophanthin
D011188 Potassium An element in the alkali group of metals with an atomic symbol K, atomic number 19, and atomic weight 39.10. It is the chief cation in the intracellular fluid of muscle and other cells. Potassium ion is a strong electrolyte that plays a significant role in the regulation of fluid volume and maintenance of the WATER-ELECTROLYTE BALANCE.
D002563 Cerium An element of the rare earth family of metals. It has the atomic symbol Ce, atomic number 58, and atomic weight 140.12. Cerium is a malleable metal used in industrial applications.
D002951 Citrates Derivatives of CITRIC ACID.
D003051 Cochlea The part of the inner ear (LABYRINTH) that is concerned with hearing. It forms the anterior part of the labyrinth, as a snail-like structure that is situated almost horizontally anterior to the VESTIBULAR LABYRINTH. Cochleas
D005260 Female Females
D006168 Guinea Pigs A common name used for the genus Cavia. The most common species is Cavia porcellus which is the domesticated guinea pig used for pets and biomedical research. Cavia,Cavia porcellus,Guinea Pig,Pig, Guinea,Pigs, Guinea
D006651 Histocytochemistry Study of intracellular distribution of chemicals, reaction sites, enzymes, etc., by means of staining reactions, radioactive isotope uptake, selective metal distribution in electron microscopy, or other methods. Cytochemistry
D000254 Sodium-Potassium-Exchanging ATPase An enzyme that catalyzes the active transport system of sodium and potassium ions across the cell wall. Sodium and potassium ions are closely coupled with membrane ATPase which undergoes phosphorylation and dephosphorylation, thereby providing energy for transport of these ions against concentration gradients. ATPase, Sodium, Potassium,Adenosinetriphosphatase, Sodium, Potassium,Na(+)-K(+)-Exchanging ATPase,Na(+)-K(+)-Transporting ATPase,Potassium Pump,Sodium Pump,Sodium, Potassium ATPase,Sodium, Potassium Adenosinetriphosphatase,Sodium-Potassium Pump,Adenosine Triphosphatase, Sodium, Potassium,Na(+) K(+)-Transporting ATPase,Sodium, Potassium Adenosine Triphosphatase,ATPase Sodium, Potassium,ATPase, Sodium-Potassium-Exchanging,Adenosinetriphosphatase Sodium, Potassium,Pump, Potassium,Pump, Sodium,Pump, Sodium-Potassium,Sodium Potassium Exchanging ATPase,Sodium Potassium Pump

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