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Principles of Electrical Methods for Studying Membrane Movements of Ions

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The aim of this chapter is to collect and introduce the concepts and principles underlying the methods commonly employed in studies in which the electrical and ionic properties of biological membranes are being investigated. The survey presented is not comprehensive. Nevertheless, it is intended to provide a sufficient background to enable the nonexpert to follow the original literature and advanced reviews in this field with a degree of familiarity.

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  1. Department of Physiology, University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, Rochester, New York, 14642, USA

    Paul Horowicz, Martin F. Schneider & Ted Begenisich

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Horowicz, P., Schneider, M.F., Begenisich, T. (1980). Principles of Electrical Methods for Studying Membrane Movements of Ions. In: Andreoli, T.E., Hoffman, J.F., Fanestil, D.D. (eds) Membrane Physiology. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4757-1718-1_10

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