Crisp DM, Sörman AE, Beirne JM, Orton TC, Sturdee AP. A multichannel perifusion system for the continuous monitoring of glycogenolysis and gluconeogenesis in isolated rat hepatocytes.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF BIOCHEMISTRY 1982;
123:377-81. [PMID:
6176446 DOI:
10.1111/j.1432-1033.1982.tb19779.x]
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Abstract
A multichannel perifusion system for isolated rat hepatocytes entrapped in a Sephadex matrix is described and criteria for the choice of matrices are discussed. This system overcomes the usual problem of clogged filters and impaired flow rates encountered in suspension perifusion systems, and is assembled from standard widely available components. Gluconeogenic capability and mitochondrial respiratory control ratios were unaltered. Decreases in trypan blue viability index and respiration rate were small when compared with flask-incubated hepatocytes. The endogenous rate of glycogenolysis was slightly higher in perifused hepatocytes but hormone response, as judged by glucagon stimulation of glycogenolysis, was unimpaired. The potential of this system is indicated by experiments monitoring glycogenolysis and gluconeogenesis in recycling and non-recycling modes.
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