Sodium-Potassium Dependent Inorganic ³⁵S-Sulfate Incorporation into Cornea

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Abstract

Cornea requires the presence of sodium and potassium ions in the medium for in vitro incorporation of inorganic ³⁵S-sulfate. The effects of other cations and chemical inhibitors of Na⁺-K⁺ activated ATPase are also demonstrated. The possible role of Na⁺-K⁺ activated ATPase, of sulfate transport, and of protein-polysaccharide interactions is discussed with relation to corneal physiology.