Intracellular localization of a photosensitizer and chloride channel activation in electrocytes

The intracellular localization of a lipophilic alkyl long-chain tetraphenylporphyrin in electrocytes, Psammobatis extenta (Rajidae) is described. In contrast to the usual case, this porphyrin derivative was localized in electromotor nerves and in nuclei chromatin of electrocytes. Both structures exh...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores: Santiago, Julio, Prado, María
Tipo de recurso: artículo
Fecha de publicación:2003
País:Perú
Institución:Instituto Peruano de Energía Nuclear
Repositorio:IPEN-Institucional
Idioma:inglés
OAI Identifier:oai:repositorio.ipen.gob.pe:20.500.13054/360
Acceso en línea:https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.13054/360
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palabra clave:Electrocitos
Intracellular
Peces
Analizadores de fluorescencia X
Cromatina
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Sumario:The intracellular localization of a lipophilic alkyl long-chain tetraphenylporphyrin in electrocytes, Psammobatis extenta (Rajidae) is described. In contrast to the usual case, this porphyrin derivative was localized in electromotor nerves and in nuclei chromatin of electrocytes. Both structures exhibited intense fluorescence. However, the mitochondria were slightly fluorescent. These data are discussed in relation to electrocyte death in a weak electric fish. Additionally, the electron probe X-ray microanalysis suggest the activation of the chloride and cationic channels.