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Title: Electron probe X-ray microanalysis of K, Rb, Cs, and T1 in cryosections of striated muscle

Journal Article · · Physiol. Chem. Phys.; (United States)
OSTI ID:7008136

Muscles containing the normal amount of K+ or loaded with Rb+, Cs+, or T1+ were cryofixed, cryosectioned and analysed by electron probe X-ray microanalysis. Previously reported results obtained with independent methods were confirmed: The alkali-metals and T1 are mainly localized in the A bands and at Z lines of the striated muscle. The results are in accordance with the association-induction hypothesis and the concept that K+ is physically adsorbed onto beta- and gamma-carboxyl side chains of myosin and other proteins.

Research Organization:
Medizinische Biologie, Universitaet des Saarlandes, Homburg/Saar, FRG
OSTI ID:
7008136
Journal Information:
Physiol. Chem. Phys.; (United States), Vol. 15:4
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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