A transition state theory approach to the kinetics of conductance changes in excitable membranes

Tsien, R. W. ; Noble, D.
Springer
Published 1969
ISSN:
1432-1424
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Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
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Biology
Chemistry and Pharmacology
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Summary The kinetics of ionic current mechanisms in excitable membranes are analyzed. It is assumed that there are voltage-dependent reactions occurring in the membrane which are independent of the flow of ionic current. The experimental evidence for this assumption is reviewed in the light of more recent results on the kinetics of conductance changes in cardiac membranes. Rate equations are then obtained using transition state theory and assuming that each reaction is rate limited by only one energy barrier. These equations give simple exponential functions for the voltage dependence of the rates. More complex functions may be obtained by assuming that more than one energy barrier is rate limiting. The single-barrier equations are used to estimate the energies of formation of the transition state. In most cases, the entropy of formation is positive but there is no systematic order in the estimated enthalpies. These results are contrasted with those for the ion permeation process itself which normally has a negative entropy of activation. This contrast reinforces the assumption that the reactions controlling membrane permeability are distinct from the ion permeation process itself. The significance of the positive entropy of formation of the transition state in the permeability reactions is discussed, and it is suggested that the membrane structures underlying these reactions may change their degree of hydration during the formation of the transition state.
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autor Tsien, R. W.
Noble, D.
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Noble, D.
book_url http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF01869785
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notes Summary The kinetics of ionic current mechanisms in excitable membranes are analyzed. It is assumed that there are voltage-dependent reactions occurring in the membrane which are independent of the flow of ionic current. The experimental evidence for this assumption is reviewed in the light of more recent results on the kinetics of conductance changes in cardiac membranes. Rate equations are then obtained using transition state theory and assuming that each reaction is rate limited by only one energy barrier. These equations give simple exponential functions for the voltage dependence of the rates. More complex functions may be obtained by assuming that more than one energy barrier is rate limiting. The single-barrier equations are used to estimate the energies of formation of the transition state. In most cases, the entropy of formation is positive but there is no systematic order in the estimated enthalpies. These results are contrasted with those for the ion permeation process itself which normally has a negative entropy of activation. This contrast reinforces the assumption that the reactions controlling membrane permeability are distinct from the ion permeation process itself. The significance of the positive entropy of formation of the transition state in the permeability reactions is discussed, and it is suggested that the membrane structures underlying these reactions may change their degree of hydration during the formation of the transition state.
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shingle_author_1 Tsien, R. W.
Noble, D.
shingle_author_2 Tsien, R. W.
Noble, D.
shingle_author_3 Tsien, R. W.
Noble, D.
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Noble, D.
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Noble, D.
A transition state theory approach to the kinetics of conductance changes in excitable membranes
Summary The kinetics of ionic current mechanisms in excitable membranes are analyzed. It is assumed that there are voltage-dependent reactions occurring in the membrane which are independent of the flow of ionic current. The experimental evidence for this assumption is reviewed in the light of more recent results on the kinetics of conductance changes in cardiac membranes. Rate equations are then obtained using transition state theory and assuming that each reaction is rate limited by only one energy barrier. These equations give simple exponential functions for the voltage dependence of the rates. More complex functions may be obtained by assuming that more than one energy barrier is rate limiting. The single-barrier equations are used to estimate the energies of formation of the transition state. In most cases, the entropy of formation is positive but there is no systematic order in the estimated enthalpies. These results are contrasted with those for the ion permeation process itself which normally has a negative entropy of activation. This contrast reinforces the assumption that the reactions controlling membrane permeability are distinct from the ion permeation process itself. The significance of the positive entropy of formation of the transition state in the permeability reactions is discussed, and it is suggested that the membrane structures underlying these reactions may change their degree of hydration during the formation of the transition state.
1432-1424
14321424
Springer
shingle_catch_all_2 Tsien, R. W.
Noble, D.
A transition state theory approach to the kinetics of conductance changes in excitable membranes
Summary The kinetics of ionic current mechanisms in excitable membranes are analyzed. It is assumed that there are voltage-dependent reactions occurring in the membrane which are independent of the flow of ionic current. The experimental evidence for this assumption is reviewed in the light of more recent results on the kinetics of conductance changes in cardiac membranes. Rate equations are then obtained using transition state theory and assuming that each reaction is rate limited by only one energy barrier. These equations give simple exponential functions for the voltage dependence of the rates. More complex functions may be obtained by assuming that more than one energy barrier is rate limiting. The single-barrier equations are used to estimate the energies of formation of the transition state. In most cases, the entropy of formation is positive but there is no systematic order in the estimated enthalpies. These results are contrasted with those for the ion permeation process itself which normally has a negative entropy of activation. This contrast reinforces the assumption that the reactions controlling membrane permeability are distinct from the ion permeation process itself. The significance of the positive entropy of formation of the transition state in the permeability reactions is discussed, and it is suggested that the membrane structures underlying these reactions may change their degree of hydration during the formation of the transition state.
1432-1424
14321424
Springer
shingle_catch_all_3 Tsien, R. W.
Noble, D.
A transition state theory approach to the kinetics of conductance changes in excitable membranes
Summary The kinetics of ionic current mechanisms in excitable membranes are analyzed. It is assumed that there are voltage-dependent reactions occurring in the membrane which are independent of the flow of ionic current. The experimental evidence for this assumption is reviewed in the light of more recent results on the kinetics of conductance changes in cardiac membranes. Rate equations are then obtained using transition state theory and assuming that each reaction is rate limited by only one energy barrier. These equations give simple exponential functions for the voltage dependence of the rates. More complex functions may be obtained by assuming that more than one energy barrier is rate limiting. The single-barrier equations are used to estimate the energies of formation of the transition state. In most cases, the entropy of formation is positive but there is no systematic order in the estimated enthalpies. These results are contrasted with those for the ion permeation process itself which normally has a negative entropy of activation. This contrast reinforces the assumption that the reactions controlling membrane permeability are distinct from the ion permeation process itself. The significance of the positive entropy of formation of the transition state in the permeability reactions is discussed, and it is suggested that the membrane structures underlying these reactions may change their degree of hydration during the formation of the transition state.
1432-1424
14321424
Springer
shingle_catch_all_4 Tsien, R. W.
Noble, D.
A transition state theory approach to the kinetics of conductance changes in excitable membranes
Summary The kinetics of ionic current mechanisms in excitable membranes are analyzed. It is assumed that there are voltage-dependent reactions occurring in the membrane which are independent of the flow of ionic current. The experimental evidence for this assumption is reviewed in the light of more recent results on the kinetics of conductance changes in cardiac membranes. Rate equations are then obtained using transition state theory and assuming that each reaction is rate limited by only one energy barrier. These equations give simple exponential functions for the voltage dependence of the rates. More complex functions may be obtained by assuming that more than one energy barrier is rate limiting. The single-barrier equations are used to estimate the energies of formation of the transition state. In most cases, the entropy of formation is positive but there is no systematic order in the estimated enthalpies. These results are contrasted with those for the ion permeation process itself which normally has a negative entropy of activation. This contrast reinforces the assumption that the reactions controlling membrane permeability are distinct from the ion permeation process itself. The significance of the positive entropy of formation of the transition state in the permeability reactions is discussed, and it is suggested that the membrane structures underlying these reactions may change their degree of hydration during the formation of the transition state.
1432-1424
14321424
Springer
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