Abstract
The results of electronmicroscopic-cytochemical studies on the localization of the membrane-bound enzymes Na-K-ATPase and adenylcyclase in the lateral cochlear wall are presented. Their functional significance in cochlear ion and fluid transport is discussed.
Publication types
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Adenylyl Cyclases / metabolism
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Animals
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Biological Transport
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Cochlea / metabolism*
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Cochlea / ultrastructure
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Electrolytes / metabolism*
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Histocytochemistry
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Humans
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Membrane Potentials
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Microscopy, Electron
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Potassium / metabolism
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Sodium / metabolism
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Sodium-Potassium-Exchanging ATPase / metabolism
Substances
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Electrolytes
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Sodium
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Adenylyl Cyclases
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Sodium-Potassium-Exchanging ATPase
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Potassium