English

Semyon Zdanevich

Patch-clamp technique for studying ion channels in activated platelets

In this study, we have revisited the existing and suggested new approaches to the use of patch-clamp methodology for measuring the activity of single ion channels and membrane potential of human platelets in the cell-attached configuration. We recorded single-channel events of platelets in the cell-attached configuration after activation with potent agonists: thrombin and ionomycin. The feasibility of platelet membrane potential measurement in cell-attached mode was investigated both experimentally and with the help of simple electrical circuits, revealing that the single-channel events can alter the recorded potential by invoking oscillations. Here, the simple approach to obtain inside-out configuration was described and calcium-dependent single-channel ion currents were recorded. Taken together, this study introduces new approaches for further investigations of the role of ion channels and membrane potential in platelet physiological and pathophysiological response.
Schematic illustration of recording currents of single ion channels of platelets during activation, excluding K<sub>v</sub> 1.3
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#platelets#patch-clamp#membrane potential#ion channel