The coupling of ion and water flow through membrane channels is under dispute. Among all human aquaporins only aquaporin-6 exhibits ion channel activity. Whether aquaporin-6 functions also as a water channel cannot yet be determined with confidence. Similarly, a comparison of single-channel water permeabilities from ion channels and aquaporins suggests that ion channels may play a secondary rol...

Reports and Memoranda No. 332±* t February, z96z Summary. Apparatus is described for the measurement of shock attenuation.in channels of several configurations. A circular-bore channel, a square-bore channel and converging and diverging channels have been investigated. Measurements of hot-flow duration and wall pressure variations in the shock tube have also been made. It is concluded that conv...