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. 1959 Jul 20;42(6):1155-65.
doi: 10.1085/jgp.42.6.1155.

Semipermeability of the nuclear membrane in the intact cell

C V HARDING, C FELDHERR

Semipermeability of the nuclear membrane in the intact cell

C V HARDING et al. J Gen Physiol. .

Abstract

The osmotic properties of nuclei in intact cells were studied by injecting solutions into the cytoplasm of amphibian oocytes. Subsequent changes in nuclear volume were recorded photographically. The injection of solutions containing polyvinylpyrrolidone or bovine serum albumin caused changes in nuclear volume which were related to the colloid osmotic pressure of the solution injected. The concentration in which no significant nuclear volume change occurred (the isotonic range) was 1.0 to 1.5 per cent polyvinylpyrrolidone (2.0 to 3.75 x 10(-4)M). 2 per cent bovine serum albumin had no significant effect on nuclear volume, whereas 4 per cent caused a significant decrease. The significance of these findings is discussed in terms of the permeability characteristics of the nuclear membrane.

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