Evidence of carbonic anhydrase activity in skeletal muscle: A role for facilitative carbon dioxide transport

Danuta T. Zborowska-Sluis, Antonio L'Abbate, Gerald A. Klassen

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Abstract

Carbon dioxide, water and vascular space were measured in the hind limb of the dog, with blood and plasma perfusion, before and after the administration of acetazolamide. Inhibition of carbonic anhydrase by acetazolamide resulted in a decrease in carbon dioxide space from greater than water space to similar to vascular space. This observation is consistent with the presence of carbonic anhydrase in the extravascular compartment. Its presence in this location could act to facilitate carbon dioxide transport.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)341-350
Number of pages10
JournalRespiration Physiology
Volume21
Issue number3
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Sept 1974
Externally publishedYes

Bibliographical note

Funding Information:
1 Supported by grants from the Medical Research Council and the Joseph Edwards ’ Supported by a grant from the Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche, Rome, Italy.

ASJC Scopus Subject Areas

  • Physiology
  • Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine

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