Simultaneous intracellular and extracelular pH measurement in the heart by 19F NMR of 6‐fluoropyridoxol

6‐Fluoropyridoxol (6‐FPOL) was evaluated as a simultaneous indicator of intracellular and extracellular pH and, hence, pH gradient in perfused rat hearts. After infusion, 19F NMR spectra rapidly showed two well‐resolved peaks assigned to the intracellular and extracellular compartments, and pH was calculated on the basis of chemical shift with respect to a sodium trifluoroacetate standard. To demonstrate use of this molecule, dynamic changes in myocardial pH were assessed with a time resolution of 2 min during respiratory and metabolic alkalosis or acidosis and ischemia. For a typical heart, intracellular pH (pHi) = 7.14 ± 0.01 and extracellular pH (pHe) = 7.52 ± 0.02. In response to metabolic alkalosis, pHi remained relatively constant and the pH gradient increased. In contrast, respiratory challenge caused a significant increase in pHi. Independent measurements using pH electrodes and 31P NMR confirmed validity of the 19F NMR results.

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