Figure 4From: Expression, sorting and transport studies for the orphan carrier SLC10A4 in neuronal and non-neuronal cell lines and in Xenopus laevis oocytesTransport measurements in Xenopus laevis oocytes. Xenopus laevis oocytes were injected with cRNA coding for human SLC10A4, SERT, DAT, or NTCP as well as mouse Oct1. Uptake of [3H]serotonin, [3H]histamine, [3H]PREGS, [3H]dopamine, [3H]DHEAS, or [3H]taurocholic acid, each at 1 µM, was measured over a time period of 10–60 min as indicated in the presence of sodium chloride in the transport buffer. SERT, Oct1, and DAT served as controls for the transport of [3H]serotonin, [3H]histamine, and [3H]dopamine, respectively. NTCP was the reference carrier for PREGS, DHEAS and taurocholic acid. Afterwards, the oocytes were washed with ice-cold transport buffer, lysed and subjected to scintillation counting. The values represent mean ± SD of one representative experiment with n = 10 oocytes each. *Significantly different from control with p < 0.001.Back to article page