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Trypsin premature activation has been thought to be a key event in the initiation phase of acute pancreatitis. Here we test a hypothesis that a sustained increase of cytosolic Ca(2+) concentration ([Ca(2+)](C)) can trigger K(+) influx into pancreas acinar zymogen granules (ZGs) via a Ca(2+)-activated K(+) channel (K(Ca)), and this influx of K(+) then mobilizes bound-Ca(2+) by K(+)/Ca(2+) ion-exchange to increase free Ca(2+) concentration in the ZGs ([Ca(2+)](G)) and release bound-H(+) by K(+)/H(+) ion-exchange to decrease the pH in ZGs (pH(G)). Both the increase of [Ca(2+)](G) and the decrease of pH(G) will facilitate trypsinogen autoactivation and stabilize active trypsin inside ZGs that could lead to acute pancreatitis. The experimental results are consistent with our hypothesis, suggesting that K(+) induced ion-exchanges play a critical role in the initiation of trypsin premature activation in ZGs.  相似文献   

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Abstract: Recent studies have demonstrated that opioid agonists affect the cytosolic Ca2+ concentration ([Ca2+]i) either by regulating plasma membrane Ca2+-channel activity or by mobilizing intracellular Ca2+ stores. The present report documents the [Ca2+]i increase induced by opioid agonists in a human neuroblastoma cell line, SK-N-BE, expressing δ-opioid receptors. In the presence, as well as in the absence, of extracellular Ca2+, opioid agonists enhanced significantly [Ca2+]i, whereas carbachol, known to mobilize specifically inositol 1,4,5-trisphosphate-sensitive intracellular Ca2+ stores, acted only in the presence of extracellular Ca2+. The opioid-induced increase in [Ca2+]i was not affected by treatments modifying the trimeric Gi, Go, and Gs protein transduction mechanisms or the activity of adenylyl cyclase. The Ca2+-ATPase pump-inhibiting sesquiterpene lactone, thapsigargin, did not modify the opioid-induced [Ca2+]i response, whereas it abolished the effects of carbachol. The Ryana speciosa alkaloid, ryanodine, at concentrations known to block endoplasmic reticulum ryanodine receptors, decreased significantly the response to opioids without affecting the effects of carbachol. Thus, our results suggest that, in SK-N-BE cells, δ-opioid receptors mobilize Ca2+ from intracellular ryanodine-sensitive stores and the mechanism involved is independent of Gi/Go and Gs proteins and protein kinase A activation.  相似文献   

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The endothelin (ET) isoforms ET-1, ET-2 and ET-3 applied at 100 nM triggered a transient increase in [Ca2+]i in Bergmann glial cells in cerebellar slices acutely isolated from 20–25 day-old mice. The intracellular calcium concentration ([Ca2+]i) was monitored using Fura-2-based ([Ca2+]i) microfluorimetry. The ET-triggered ([Ca2+]i) transients were mimicked by ET, receptor agonist BO-3020 and were inhibited by ETB receptor antagonist BQ-788. ET elevated [Ca2+]i in Ca2+-free extracellular solution and the ET-triggered [Ca2+]i elevation was blocked by 500 nM thapsigargin indicating that the [Ca2+]i was released from InsP3 sensitive intracellular pools. The ET-triggered [Ca2+]i increase in Ca2+-free solution was shorter in duration. Restoration of normal extracellular [Ca2+] briefly after the ET application induced a second [Ca2+]i increase indicating the presence of a secondary Ca2+ influx which prolongs the Ca2+ signal. Pre-application of 100 μM ATP or 10 μM noradrenaline blocked the ET response suggesting the involvement of a common Ca2+ depot. The expression of ETB receptor mRNAs in Bergmann glial cells was revealed by single-cell RT-PCR. The mRNA was also found in Purkinje neurones, but no Ca2+ signalling was triggered by ET. We conclude that Bergmann glial cells are endowed with functional ETB receptors which induce the generation of intracellular [Ca2+]i signals by activation of Ca2+ release from InsP3-sensitive intracellular stores followed by a secondary Ca2+ influx.  相似文献   

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Activation of Na+-H+ exchange in rat thymocytes was found to be followed by an increase in free cytoplasmic Ca2+ concentration ([Ca2+]i). We determined whether the change in [Ca2+]i was secondary to the uptake of Na+, or to the cytoplasmic alkalinization that result from activation of the antiport. Increasing intracellular [Na+] by treating the cells with ouabain or gramicidin failed to affect [Ca2+]i. In contrast, procedures that increased the cytoplasmic pH, such as addition of monensin or NH3, significantly elevated [Ca2+]i. These results suggest an important role of cytoplasmic pH in the control of [Ca2+]i in lymphocytes.  相似文献   

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The sensing of extracellular Ca2+ concentration ([Ca2+]o) and modulation of cellular processes associated with acute or sustained changes in [Ca2+]o are cell-type specific and mediated by the calcium sensing receptor (CaR). [Ca2+]o signalling requires protein kinase C (PKC), but the identity and role of PKC isoforms in CaR-mediated responses remain unclear. Here we show that high [Ca2+]o activated PKC-α and PKC-ε in parathyroid cells and in human embryonic kidney (HEK293) cells overexpressing the CaR (HEK-CaR) and that this response correlated with the CaR-dependent activation of mitogen-activated protein kinases ERK1/2. Activation of ERK1/2 by acute high [Ca2+]o required influx of Ca2+through Ni2+-sensitive Ca2+channels and phosphatidylinositol-dependent phospholipase C-β activity. Inhibition of PKC by co-expression of dominant-negative (DN) mutants of PKC-α or -ε with the CaR attenuated sustained ERK1/2 activation. Overexpression of a PKC phosphorylation site (T888A) mutant CaR in HEK293 cells showed that this site was important for ERK1/2 activation at high [Ca2+]o. Activation of ERK1/2 by high [Ca2+]o was not necessary for the [Ca2+]o-regulated secretion of parathyroid hormone (PTH) in dispersed bovine parathyroid cells. These data suggest that the CaR-mediated [Ca2+]o signal leading to regulated PTH secretion that requires diacylglycerol-responsive PKC isoforms is not mediated via the ERK pathway.  相似文献   

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Rat sympathetic neurons undergo programmed cell death (PCD) in vitro and in vivo when they are deprived of nerve growth factor (NGF). Chronic depolarization of these neurons in cell culture with elevated concentrations of extracellular potassium ([K+]o) prevents this death. The effect of prolonged depolarization on neuronal survival is thought to be mediated by a rise of intracellular calcium concentration ([Ca2+]i) caused by Ca2+ influx through voltage-gated channels. In this report we investigate the effects of chronic treatment of rat sympathetic neurons with thapsigargin, an inhibitor of intracellular Ca2+ sequestration. In medium containing a normal concentration of extracellular Ca2+ ([Ca2+]o), thapsigargin caused a sustained rise of intracellular Ca2+ concentration and partially blocked death of NGF-deprived cells. Elevating [Ca2+]o in the presence of thapsigargin further increased [Ca2+]i, suggesting that the sustained rise of [Ca2+]i was caused by a thapsigargin-induced Ca2+ influx. This treatment potentiated the effect of thapsigargin on survival. The dihydropyridine Ca2+ channel antagonist, nifedipine, blocked both a sustained elevation of [Ca2+]i and enhanced survival caused by depolarization with elevated [K+]o, suggesting that these effects are mediated by Ca2+ influx through L-type channels. Nifedipine did not block the sustained rise of [Ca2+]i or enhanced survival caused by thapsigargin treatment, indicating that these effects were not mediated by influx of Ca2+ through L-type channels. These results provide additional evidence that increased [Ca2+]i can suppress neuronal PCD and identify a novel method for chronically raising neuronal [Ca2+]i for investigation of this and other Ca2+-dependent phenomena. © 1995 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.  相似文献   

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Calcium homeostasis and mitochondrial oxidative metabolism interact closely in brain and both processes are impaired during hypoxia. Since the regulation of the pyruvate dehydrogenase complex (PDHC) may link these two processes, the relation of cytosolic free calcium ([Ca2+]i) to the activation state of PDHC (PDHa) was assessed in isolated nerve terminals (i.e. synaptosomes) under conditions that alter [Ca2+]i. K+ depolarization elevated [Ca2+]i and PDHa and both responses required external calcium. Treatment with KCN, an in vitro model of hypoxia decreased ATP and elevated [Ca2+]i and PDHa. Furthermore, in the presence of KCN, PDHa became more sensitive to K+ depolarization as indicated by larger changes in PDHa than in [Ca2+]i. The calcium ionophore Br-A23187 elevated [Ca2+]i, but did not affect PDHa. K+ depolarization elevated [Ca2+]i and PDHa even if [Ca2+]i was elevated by prior addition of ionophore or KCN. Previous in vivo studies by others show that PDHa is altered during and after ischemia. The current in vitro results suggest that hypoxia, only one component of ischemia, is sufficient to increase PDHa. These data also further support the notion that PDHa is regulated by [Ca2+]i as well as by other factors such as ATP. Our results are consistent with the concept that PDHa in nerve endings may be affected by [Ca2+]i and that these two processes are clearly linked.Abbreviations (PDHa) Activation state of the pyruvate dehydrogenase complex - ([Ca2+]i) cytosolic free calcium concentrations - (MOPS) 3(N-morpholino)propanesulfonic acid - (fura-2AM) fura-2 acetoxymethyl ester - (AABS) p-(p-aminophenylazo)benzene sulfonic acid - (PDHC) pyruvate dehydrogenase complex - (TES) N-tris{[hydroxymethyl]methyl}-2-amino-ethanesulfonic acid - (SNK-test) Student-Newman-Keuls test  相似文献   

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Acute pancreatitis is a painful, life-threatening disorder of the pancreas whose etiology is often multi-factorial. It is of great importance to understand the interplay between factors that predispose patients to develop the disease. One such factor is an excessive elevation in pancreatic acinar cell Ca2+. These aberrant Ca2+ elevations are triggered by release of Ca2+ from apical Ca2+ pools that are gated by the inositol 1,4,5-trisphosphate receptor (IP3R) types 2 and 3. In this study, we examined the role of IP3R type 2 (IP3R2) using mice deficient in this Ca2+ release channel (IP3R2−/−). Using live acinar cell Ca2+ imaging we found that loss of IP3R2 reduced the amplitude of the apical Ca2+ signal and caused a delay in its initiation. This was associated with a reduction in carbachol-stimulated amylase release and an accumulation of zymogen granules (ZGs). Specifically, there was a 2-fold increase in the number of ZGs (P<0.05) and an expansion of the ZG pool area within the cell. There was also a 1.6- and 2.6-fold increase in cellular amylase and trypsinogen, respectively. However, the mice did not have evidence of pancreatic injury at baseline, other than an elevated serum amylase level. Further, pancreatitis outcomes using a mild caerulein hyperstimulation model were similar between IP3R2−/− and wild type mice. In summary, IP3R2 modulates apical acinar cell Ca2+ signals and pancreatic enzyme secretion. IP3R-deficient acinar cells accumulate ZGs, but the mice do not succumb to pancreatic damage or worse pancreatitis outcomes.  相似文献   

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Role of cytosolic free calcium in the reorientation of pollen tube growth   总被引:16,自引:1,他引:15  
Growing pollen tubes of Agapanthus umbellatus exhibited a tip-to-base gradient in cytosolic free calcium ([Ca2+]c). Although this gradient is believed to be involved in pollen tube growth, its role in specifying reorientation is unknown. The direction of pollen tube growth could be modified by iontophoretic micro-injection, electrical fields (EFs) or photolysis of caged Ca2+. Iontophoretic injection resulted in a temporary cessation of growth, an increase in [Ca2+]c and, upon recovery, reoriented growth. Weak EFs also elevated [Ca2+]c, reduced growth rates and resulted in the reorientation of pollen tubes towards the cathode. Treatment with very low concentrations of the Ca2+-channel blocker lanthanum chloride, prior to exposure to an EF, inhibited both the increase in [Ca2+]c and reorientation whilst only slightly affecting growth rates. The responses of growth inhibition and reorientation were mimicked when [Ca2+]c was artificially elevated by photoactivating caged Ca2+ (Nitr-5). Our data suggest that [Ca2+]c is part of a transduction mechanism which enables growing pollen tubes to successfully reorient to directional signals in the style and thus accomplish eventual fertilization of the egg.  相似文献   

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In this study, confocal ratio analysis was used to image the relationship between cytoplasmic free calcium concentration ([Ca2+]c) and the development of root hairs of Arabidopsis thaliana. Although a localized change in [Ca2+]c that preceded or predicted the site of root hair initiation could not be detected, once initiated the majority of emerging root hairs showed an elevated [Ca2+]c (>1 μM) in their apical cytoplasm, compared with 100– 200 nM in the rest of the cell. These emerging root hairs then moved into a 3–5 h phase of sustained elongation during which they showed variable growth rates. Root hairs that were rapidly elongating exhibited a highly localized, elevated [Ca2+]c at the tip. Non-growing root hairs did not exhibit the [Ca2+]c gradient. The rhd-2 mutant, which is defective in sustained root hair growth, showed an altered [Ca2+]c distribution compared with wild-type. These results implicate [Ca2+]c in regulating the tip growth process. Treatment of elongating wild-type root hairs with the Ca2+ channel blocker verapamil (50 μM) caused dissipation of the elevated [Ca2+]c at the tip and cessation of growth, suggesting a requirement for Ca2+ channel activity at the root hair tip to maintain growth. Manganese treatment also preferentially quenched Indo-1 fluorescence in the apical cytoplasm of the root hair. As manganese is thought to enter cells through Ca2+-permeable channels, this result also suggests increased Ca2+ channel activity at the tip of the growing hair. Taken together, these data suggest that although Ca2+ does not trigger the initiation of root hairs, Ca2+ influx at the tip of the root hair leads to an elevated [Ca2+]c that may be required to sustain root hair elongation.  相似文献   

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Simulation of intracellular Ca2+ oscillation in a sympathetic neurone   总被引:7,自引:0,他引:7  
Three different theoretical models were considered for the mechanism of the oscillation of the intracellular free Ca2+ ([Ca2+]i) linked to the K+ conductance of the plasma membrane (GK) observed in bullfrog sympathetic ganglion cells. The models assumed a Ca2+-induced Ca2+ release mechanism, an active Ca2+ uptake mechanism at a Ca2+ reservoir site in the ganglion cell, and a Michaelis—Menten type relationship between [Ca2+]i and GK. Including both active and passive Ca2+ transport mechanisms at the plasma membrane, either a one-compartment model or a two-compartment model for the intracellular Ca2+ store reconstructed successfully the [Ca2+]i oscillation and rhythmic membrane hyperpolarizations observed in the ganglion cell, and simulated most of their characteristics. On the other hand, a two-compartment model disregarding of Ca2+ transport at the plasma membrane failed to reproduce the oscillations of [Ca2+]i and membrane potential.  相似文献   

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Summary A quantitative relationship between rat liver mitochondrial matrix free Ca2+ ([Ca2+]m) and citrullinogenesis has been observed. Maximum citrulline synthesis occurred at 100 to 200nM [Ca2+]m; higher [Ca2+]m caused inhibition. When [Ca2+]m was decreased to below 50nM, by addition of A23187 and EGTA, inhibition also occurred. By incubating mitochondria with ruthenium red ([Ca2+]m = 200nM) prior to addition of extramitochondrial free Ca2+ ([Ca2+]o) it was found that high external Ca2+ (800nM) did not inhibit citrulline synthesis thus demonstrating that [Ca2+]m, not [Ca2+]o was controlling citrullinogenesis.  相似文献   

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The sensitivity of rat osteoclasts to increased extracellular calcium concentrations ([Ca2+]e) was investigated by single cell measurements of free cytosolic calcium concentrations ([Ca2+]i), by changes in microfilament organization of resorbing osteoclasts, and by in vitro bone resorption assays. Osteoclasts cultured on glass and on bone showed clear differences in their responses, as in 44% and 52% of osteoclasts on glass but in only 21% and 25% of osteoclasts on bone [Ca2+]i increased when [Ca2+]e was increased from 2 mM to 6 or 10 mM via perfusion, respectively. Bone resorption was inhibited without changes in the osteoclast numbers only by 10 mM [Ca2+]e in 2 day cultures. Furthermore, there were no changes in the organization of microfilament structures in resorbing osteoclasts after increased [Ca2+]e (up to 20 mM [Ca2+]e, 30 min incubation). These results suggest that the sensitivity of osteoclasts to increased [Ca2+]e is dependent on their activation phase (resting/migrating vs. resorbing) and that resorbing osteoclasts are not sensitive to increased [Ca2+]e or that the sensing system cannot be reached in polarized resorbing osteoclasts. In contrast, increasing [Ca2+]i through the use of calcium ionophores dispersed specific microfilament structures at the sealing zone transiently in a few minutes. This shows that [Ca2+]i is used as a signaling mechanism to inactivate osteoclasts, with a similar end result on microfilament structures at the sealing zone as caused by increased concentration of cAMP and activation of protein kinase C. © 1996 Wiley-Liss, Inc.  相似文献   

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Functional positive cooperative activation of the extracellular calcium ([Ca2+]o)-sensing receptor (CaSR), a member of the family C G protein-coupled receptors, by [Ca2+]o or amino acids elicits intracellular Ca2+ ([Ca2+]i) oscillations. Here, we report the central role of predicted Ca2+-binding site 1 within the hinge region of the extracellular domain (ECD) of CaSR and its interaction with other Ca2+-binding sites within the ECD in tuning functional positive homotropic cooperativity caused by changes in [Ca2+]o. Next, we identify an adjacent l-Phe-binding pocket that is responsible for positive heterotropic cooperativity between [Ca2+]o and l-Phe in eliciting CaSR-mediated [Ca2+]i oscillations. The heterocommunication between Ca2+ and an amino acid globally enhances functional positive homotropic cooperative activation of CaSR in response to [Ca2+]o signaling by positively impacting multiple [Ca2+]o-binding sites within the ECD. Elucidation of the underlying mechanism provides important insights into the longstanding question of how the receptor transduces signals initiated by [Ca2+]o and amino acids into intracellular signaling events.  相似文献   

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Recent evidences indicate the existence of an atypical D1 dopamine receptor other than traditional D1 dopamine receptor in the brain that mediates PI hydrolysis via activation of phospholipase Cβ (PLCβ). To further understand the basic physiological function of this receptor in brain, the effects of a selective phosphoinositide (PI)-linked D1 dopamine receptor agonist SKF83959 on cytosolic free calcium concentration ([Ca2+]i) in cultured rat prefrontal cortical astrocytes were investigated by calcium imaging. The results indicated that SKF83959 caused a transient dose-dependent increase in [Ca2+]i. Application of D1 receptor, but not D2, α1 adrenergic, 5-HT receptor, or cholinergic antagonist prevented SKF83959-induced [Ca2+]i rise, indicating that activation of the D1 dopamine receptor was essential for this response. Increase in [Ca2+]i was a two-step process characterized by an initial increase in [Ca2+]i mediated by release from intracellular stores, supplemented by influx through voltage-gated calcium channels, receptor-operated calcium channels, and capacitative Ca2+ entry. Furthermore, SKF83959-stimulated increase in [Ca2+]i was abolished following treatment with a PLC inhibitor. Overall, these results suggested that activation of D1 receptor by SKF83959 mediates a dose-dependent mobilization of [Ca2+]i via the PLC signaling pathway in cultured rat prefrontal cortical astrocytes.  相似文献   

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Bone morphogenetic protein-2 (BMP-2) promotes the differentiation of non-osteogenic mesenchymal cells to osteogenic cells. In this study, we isolated human adipose-derived stem cells (hASCs) and investigated the effects of recombinant human BMP-2 (rhBMP-2) and extracellular Ca2+ concentration ([Ca2+]out) on the osteogenic differentiation of hASCs. rhBMP-2 promoted calcium deposition in hASCs and stimulated the mRNA expressions of six proteins known to be involved in the osteogenic differentiation of hASCs: Runx2, osterix, alkaline phosphatase, osteonectin, bone sialoprotein and osteocalcin. Elevation of [Ca2+]out enhanced the level of alkaline phosphatase enzyme, increased the mRNA expressions of Runx2 and osteocalcin and induced the expressions of BMP-2 mRNA and protein in hASCs. Elevation of [Ca2+]out transiently increased the intracellular Ca2+ concentration ([Ca2+]in) due to activation of the calcium-sensing receptor (CaSR). The Ca2+-induced expressions of BMP-2 mRNA and protein were inhibited by the calmodulin antagonist, W-7. Furthermore, elevation of [Ca2+]out decreased the cytoplasmic level of phosphorylated nuclear factor of activated T-cell-2 (NFAT-2) and increased the nuclear level of dephosphorylated NFAT2. Taken together, these results suggest that rhBMP-2 promotes the osteogenic differentiation of hASCs. Furthermore, an increase in [Ca2+]out enhances the expression of BMP-2 via activation of the CaSR, elevation of [Ca2+]in and stimulation of Ca2+/calmodulin-dependent NFAT-signaling pathways.  相似文献   

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The receptor‐evoked Ca2+ signal is sensed and translated by mitochondria. Physiological cytoplasmic Ca2+ ([Ca2+]c) oscillations result in mitochondrial Ca2+ ([Ca2+]m) oscillations, while large and sustained [Ca2+]c increase results in a pathologic increase in basal [Ca2+]m and in Ca2+ accumulation. The physiological [Ca2+]m signal regulates [Ca2+]c and stimulates oxidative metabolism, while excess Ca2+ accumulation causes cell stress leading to cell death. [Ca2+]m is determined by Ca2+ uptake mediated by the mitochondria Ca2+ uniporter (MCU) channel and by Na+‐ and H+‐coupled Ca2+ extrusion 1 .  相似文献   

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This study investigated the effects of extracellular Mg2+ ([Mg2+]o) on basal and acetylcholine (ACh)-evoked amylase secretion and intracellular free Ca2+ ([Ca2+]i) in rat parotid acinar cells. In a medium containing 1.1 mM [Mg2+]o, ACh evoked significant increases in amylase secretion and [Ca2+]i. Either low (0 mM) or elevated (5 and 10 mM) [Mg2+]o attenuated ACh-evoked responses. In a nominally Ca2+ free medium, elevated [Mg2+]o attenuated basal and ACh-evoked amylase secretion and [Ca2+]i. In parotid acinar cells incubated with either 0, 1.1, 5 or 10 mM [Mg2+]o, ACh evoked a gradual decrease in [Mg2+]i. These results indicate that the ACh-evoked Mg2+ efflux is an active process since Mg2+ has to move against its gradient. Either lidocaine, amiloride, N-methyl-d-glucamine, quinidine, dinitrophenol or bumetanide can elevate [Mg2+]i above basal level. In the presence of these membrane transport inhibitors, ACh still evoked a decrease in [Mg2+]i but the response was less pronounced with either [Na+]o removal or in the presence of either amiloride or quinidine. These results indicate marked interactions between Ca2+ and Mg2+ signalling in parotid acinar cells and that ACh-evoked Mg2+ transport was not dependent upon [Na+]o.  相似文献   

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Sergio de la Fuente 《BBA》2010,1797(10):1727-1735
We have investigated the kinetics of mitochondrial Ca2+ influx and efflux and their dependence on cytosolic [Ca2+] and [Na+] using low-Ca2+-affinity aequorin. The rate of Ca2+ release from mitochondria increased linearly with mitochondrial [Ca2+] ([Ca2+]M). Na+-dependent Ca2+ release was predominant al low [Ca2+]M but saturated at [Ca2+]M around 400 μM, while Na+-independent Ca2+ release was very slow at [Ca2+]M below 200 μM, and then increased at higher [Ca2+]M, perhaps through the opening of a new pathway. Half-maximal activation of Na+-dependent Ca2+ release occurred at 5-10 mM [Na+], within the physiological range of cytosolic [Na+]. Ca2+ entry rates were comparable in size to Ca2+ exit rates at cytosolic [Ca2+] ([Ca2+]c) below 7 μM, but the rate of uptake was dramatically accelerated at higher [Ca2+]c. As a consequence, the presence of [Na+] considerably reduced the rate of [Ca2+]M increase at [Ca2+]c below 7 μM, but its effect was hardly appreciable at 10 μM [Ca2+]c. Exit rates were more dependent on the temperature than uptake rates, thus making the [Ca2+]M transients to be much more prolonged at lower temperature. Our kinetic data suggest that mitochondria have little high affinity Ca2+ buffering, and comparison of our results with data on total mitochondrial Ca2+ fluxes indicate that the mitochondrial Ca2+ bound/Ca2+ free ratio is around 10- to 100-fold for most of the observed [Ca2+]M range and suggest that massive phosphate precipitation can only occur when [Ca2+]M reaches the millimolar range.  相似文献   

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The presence and physiological role of Ca2+-induced Ca2+ release (CICR) in nonmuscle excitable cells has been investigated only indirectly through measurements of cytosolic [Ca2+] ([Ca2+]c). Using targeted aequorin, we have directly monitored [Ca2+] changes inside the ER ([Ca2+]ER) in bovine adrenal chromaffin cells. Ca2+ entry induced by cell depolarization triggered a transient Ca2+ release from the ER that was highly dependent on [Ca2+]ER and sensitized by low concentrations of caffeine. Caffeine-induced Ca2+ release was quantal in nature due to modulation by [Ca2+]ER. Whereas caffeine released essentially all the Ca2+ from the ER, inositol 1,4,5-trisphosphate (InsP3)- producing agonists released only 60–80%. Both InsP3 and caffeine emptied completely the ER in digitonin-permeabilized cells whereas cyclic ADP-ribose had no effect. Ryanodine induced permanent emptying of the Ca2+ stores in a use-dependent manner after activation by caffeine. Fast confocal [Ca2+]c measurements showed that the wave of [Ca2+]c induced by 100-ms depolarizing pulses in voltage-clamped cells was delayed and reduced in intensity in ryanodine-treated cells. Our results indicate that the ER of chromaffin cells behaves mostly as a single homogeneous thapsigargin-sensitive Ca2+ pool that can release Ca2+ both via InsP3 receptors or CICR.  相似文献   

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