The patch clamp technique.

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  • Author(s): Neher, E.; Sakmann, B.
  • Source:
    Scientific American. Mar92, Vol. 266 Issue 3, p44. 8p. 3 Black and White Photographs, 10 Diagrams, 5 Graphs.
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    • Subject Terms:
      CELLS; BIOLOGICAL membranes; ION channels; CELLULAR signal transduction
    • Abstract:
      Reports that a simple procedure can easily isolate ion channels on cell membranes. Explains what this technique has revealed about cellular signaling. The early interest of the author in ion channels; Patch clamp investigations; Other aspects of the usefulness of the patch clamp technique. INSET: Three forms of patch clamping..