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ArticleNature protocols2013

High-resolution membrane capacitance measurements for the study of exocytosis and endocytosis.

Boštjan Rituper, Alenka Guček, Jernej Jorgačevski, Ajda Flašker, Marko Kreft, Robert Zorec

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Boštjan RituperLaboratory of Neuroendocrinology-Molecular Cell Physiology, Institute of Pathophysiology, Faculty of Medicine, Ljubljana, Slovenia.
Alenka Guček
Jernej Jorgačevski
Ajda Flašker
Marko Kreft
Robert Zorec

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Abstract

In order to understand exocytosis and endocytosis, it is necessary to study these processes directly. An elegant way to do this is by measuring plasma membrane capacitance (C(m)), a parameter proportional to cell surface area, the fluctuations of which are due to fusion and fission of secretory and other vesicles. Here we describe protocols that enable high-resolution C(m) measurements in macroscopic and microscopic modes. Macroscopic mode, performed in whole-cell configuration, is used for measuring bulk C(m) changes in the entire membrane area, and it enables the introduction of exocytosis stimulators or inhibitors into the cytosol through the patch pipette. Microscopic mode, performed in cell-attached configuration, enables measurements of C(m) with attofarad resolution and allows characterization of fusion pore properties. Although we usually apply these protocols to primary pituitary cells and astrocytes, they can be adapted and used for other cell types. After initial hardware setup and culture preparation, several C(m) measurements can be performed daily.

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Electric CapacitanceAnimalsCell MembraneEndocytosisExocytosisMalePatch-Clamp TechniquesRatsRats, Wistar

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