The mitochondrial inner membrane anion channel is inhibited by DIDS

The mitochondrial inner membrane anion channel (IMAC) is a channel, identified by flux studies in intact mitochondria, which has a broad anion selectivity and is maintained closed or inactive by matrix Mg2+ and H+. We now present evidence that this channel, like many other chloride/anion channels, is reversibly blocked/inhibited by stilbene-2,2′-disulfonates. Inhibition of malonate transport approaches 100% with IC50 values of 26, 44, and 88 ΜM...