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XB-ART-9074
Biochim Biophys Acta 2001 Apr 23;15382-3:172-80. doi: 10.1016/s0167-4889(00)00144-0.
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Three kinds of currents in the canine betaine-GABA transporter BGT-1 expressed in Xenopus laevis oocytes.

Forlani G , Bossi E , Perego C , Giovannardi S , Peres A .


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The cloned canine betaine-GABA cotransporter BGT-1 has been heterologously expressed in Xenopus laevis oocytes in order to characterize its electrophysiological properties. Voltage-clamp experiments on transfected oocytes reveal the presence of three types of membrane current which are absent in non-injected oocytes: (i) an organic substrate-independent current (uncoupled current); (ii) a transport-associated current, seen upon addition of betaine or GABA; (iii) presteady-state currents induced by voltage changes. The three kinds of current are analogous to those reported in structurally similar cotransporters. The transport-associated current is strictly dependent on the presence of Na(+). The good correlation between the amount of charge underlying the presteady-state currents and the transport-associated current indicates that both processes are due to the activity of the transporter.

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Species referenced: Xenopus laevis
Genes referenced: slc6a12