Cytoplasmic pH in cultured porcine thyroid cells: alkalinization by Ca2+

Abstract
The role of calcium in cytoplasmic pH (pHi) changes was studied using 2′,7′-bis(2-carboxyethyl)-5-(and 6-)carboxyfluorescein, an internalized fluorescent pH indicator, in cultured porcine thyroid cells. The Ca2+ ionophores A23187 and ionomycin stimulated thyroid cell alkalinization. An increase in cytoplasmic free calcium resulted in activation of Na+/H+ exchange which alkalinized the cells.

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