Aquaporins and water transfer across epithelial barriers
Braz. j. med. biol. res
;
29(8): 933-9, Aug. 1996.
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em Inglês
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| ID: lil-187362
ABSTRACT
The cloning and molecular characterization of water channels, generically called aquaporins have marked a pivotal point in our understanding of water movements across epithelial barriers. Nevertheless, the mechanisms underlying water transfer across these barriers at the molecular and cellular level are not yet clarified. We analyze here the role of the different driving forces moving water across epithelia and the biophysical properties of the water channels. We will also review the recently cloned epithelial members of the aquaporin family, including their expression and distribution in different tissues.
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Assunto principal:
Água
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Membrana Celular
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Porinas
Tipo de estudo:
Revisões Sistemáticas Avaliadas
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
Braz. j. med. biol. res
Assunto da revista:
Biologia
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Medicina
Ano de publicação:
1996
Tipo de documento:
Artigo
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