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Anion- and proton-dependent gating of ClC-4 anion/proton transporter under uncoupling conditions.


ABSTRACT: ClC-4 is a secondary active transporter that exchanges Cl(-) ions and H(+) with a 2:1 stoichiometry. In external SCN(-), ClC-4 becomes uncoupled and transports anions with high unitary transport rate. Upon voltage steps, the number of active transporters varies in a time-dependent manner, resembling voltage-dependent gating of ion channels. We here investigated modification of the voltage dependence of uncoupled ClC-4 by protons and anions to quantify association of substrates with the transporter. External acidification shifts voltage dependence of ClC-4 transport to more positive potentials and leads to reduced transport currents. Internal pH changes had less pronounced effects. Uncoupled ClC-4 transport is facilitated by elevated external [SCN(-)] but impaired by internal Cl(-) and I(-). Block by internal anions indicates the existence of an internal anion-binding site with high affinity that is not present in ClC channels. The voltage dependence of ClC-4 coupled transport is modulated by external protons and internal Cl(-) in a manner similar to what is observed under uncoupling conditions. Our data illustrate functional differences but also similarities between ClC channels and transporters.

SUBMITTER: Orhan G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3043216 | biostudies-literature | 2011 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Anion- and proton-dependent gating of ClC-4 anion/proton transporter under uncoupling conditions.

Orhan Gökce G   Fahlke Christoph C   Alekov Alexi K AK  

Biophysical journal 20110301 5


ClC-4 is a secondary active transporter that exchanges Cl(-) ions and H(+) with a 2:1 stoichiometry. In external SCN(-), ClC-4 becomes uncoupled and transports anions with high unitary transport rate. Upon voltage steps, the number of active transporters varies in a time-dependent manner, resembling voltage-dependent gating of ion channels. We here investigated modification of the voltage dependence of uncoupled ClC-4 by protons and anions to quantify association of substrates with the transport  ...[more]

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