Synchronization of Transmembrane Na+ And K+ Traffic in the Epidermis is Evidence of the Criticality of Na+/K+-ATPase Function

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The synchronization of transmembrane Na+ and K+ traffic in the epidermis, as evidenced by hair [Na]/[K] ratios predominantly greater than 1, demonstrates the critical function of Na+/K+-ATPase. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.INCREMENTAL. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

Petukhov V.I.; Дмитриев Е. В.

doi:10.14302/issn.2471-2140.jaa-26-6180

January 1, 2026Journal of Antioxidant ActivityOpen Access

Synchronization of Transmembrane Na+ And K+ Traffic in the Epidermis is Evidence of the Criticality of Na+/K+-ATPase Function

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This research aims to analyze sodium and potassium levels in the epidermis and their ratios to understand Na+/K+-ATPase function.
Analyzed hair spectrometry results for sodium and potassium content in 9991 healthy individuals.
Utilized mathematical statistics to evaluate the [Na]/[K] ratios.
Examined the distribution of sodium and potassium depending on the [Na]/[K] ratio.
81.6% of individuals had a [Na]/[K] ratio > 1, with a median of 2.35.
18.4% had a [Na]/[K] ratio < 1, with a median of 0.68.
Overall median [Na]/[K] ratio for the group was 1.98.

Implication

Mathematical analysis shows sodium and potassium balance in healthy individuals, indicating Na+/K+-ATPase's vital role.

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V.I. et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a1a7ecb0307b785094314d9 https://doi.org/10.14302/issn.2471-2140.jaa-26-6180

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Synchronization of Transmembrane Na+ And K+ Traffic in the Epidermis is Evidence of the Criticality of Na+/K+-ATPase Function

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Synchronization of Transmembrane Na+ And K+ Traffic in the Epidermis is Evidence of the Criticality of Na+/K+-ATPase Function

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