Chloride and sodium transport across bovine ciliary body/epithelium (CBE)

Abstract

Electrolyte and fluid transport across the bovine CBE may be via a bumetanide and furosemide-sensitive chloride transport mechanism. The Na-K-2Cl cotransporter plays a significant role in the trans-CBE chloride transport. The net chloride flux/current was about 12 times higher than the measured SCC, suggesting that the chloride ion transport may be coupled to other ion species.