Energetic demands of the Na+/K+ ATPase i
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Ian A. Silver; Maria EreciΕska
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Article
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1997
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John Wiley and Sons
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English
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Cultured astrocytes and cell lines derived therefrom maintain a high energy level ([ATP]/[ADP]) through operation of oxidative phosphorylation and glycolysis. The contribution from the latter to total ATP production is 25-32%. A powerful Na Ο© /K Ο© pump maintains potassium, sodium, and calcium gradie