Demonstration and characterization of Ca2+ channel in tonoplast-free cells ofNitellopsis obtusa |
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Authors: | T Shiina M Tazawa |
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Institution: | (1) Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, University of Tokyo, Hongo, Tokyo |
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Abstract: | Summary The presence of a Ca2+ channel in the plasmalemma of tonoplast-freeNitellopsis obtusa cells was demonstrated and its characteristics were studied using current- and voltage-clamp techniques. A long-lasting inward membrane current (I
m
), recorded using a step voltage clamp, consisted of a single component without time-dependent inactivation. Increasing either Ca2+]
o
or Cl–]
o
1) enhanced the maximum amplitude of inwardI
m
((I
m
)
p
) and 2) shifted the peak voltage ((V
m
)
p
) at(I
m
)
p
to more positive values under ramp-shaped voltage clamping and 3) depolarized the peak value of action potentials. This behavior is consistent with predictions based on the Nernst equation for Ca2+ but not for Cl–. DIDS (4,4 -diisothiocyano-2,2 -disulfonic acid stilbene) did not suppress(I
m
)
p
in tonoplast-free cells, in contrast with its effect on normal cells. La3+ and nifedipine blocked(I
m
)
p
irreversibly. On the other hand, Ca2+ channel agonist, BAY K 8644 irreversibly enhanced(I
m
)
p
. Both Sr2+ influx and K+ efflux increased upon excitation. The charge carried by Sr2+ influx was compensated for by K+ efflux. It is concluded that only the Ca2+ channel is activated during plasmalemma excitation in tonoplast-free cells. In terms of the magnitude of(I
m
)
p
, Sr2+ could replace Ca2+, but Mn2+, Mg2+ and Ba2+ could not. External pH affected(I
m
)
p
and the membrane conductance (g
m
) at(I
m
)
p
((g
m
)
p
). Increasing the external ionic strength caused increases in both(I
m
)
p
and(g
m
)
p
, and shifted(V
m
)
p
to positive values. At the same time, Sr2+ influx increased. Thus Ca2+ channel activation seems to be enhanced by increasing external ionic strength. The possible involvement of surface potential is discussed. |
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Keywords: | Ca2+ channel I-V relation membrane excitation Nitellopsis obtusa tonoplast-free cell |
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