Measurement and Manipulation of Intracellular Ions

This practical book provides the detailed methodology and expert guidance required for measuring and manipulating cytosolic ion concentrations. In addition, the strengths, weaknesses, and pitfalls of various techniques are presented. It is an invaluable source for those needing an objective evaluation of current methodologies and for those contemplating setting up such procedures. A one-source reference for measuring and manipulating intracellular ions and for comparing and evaluating current methodologiesIncludes overviews ofOptical probes and reagentsFabrication and use of ion-selective microelectrodesUse of NMR spectroscopyIonophores