The (Na++K+) activated enzyme system and its relationship to transport of sodium and potassium

Abstract

It seems to be the membrane bound (Na++K+)-activated enzyme system which transforms the energy from a hydrolysis of ATP into a vectorial movement of sodium out and potassium into the cell against electrochemical gradients, i.e. this systems seems to be the transport system for sodium and potassium (see, for example, review by Skou, 1972; Hokin & Dahl, 1972).