Bax affects intracellular Ca2+ stores and induces Ca2+ wave propagation |
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Authors: | Carvalho A C P Sharpe J Rosenstock T R Teles A F V Youle R J Smaili S S |
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Institution: | Departament of Pharmacology, Universidade Federal de S?o Paulo, (UNIFESP), S?o Paulo, Brazil. |
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Abstract: | In the present study, we evaluated proapoptotic protein Bax on mitochondria and Ca2+ homeostasis in primary cultured astrocytes. We found that recombinant Bax (rBax, 10 and 100 ng/ml) induces a loss in mitochondrial membrane potential (Delta Psi m). This effect might be related to the inhibition of respiratory rates and a partial release of cytochrome c, which may change mitochondrial morphology. The loss of Delta Psi m and a selective permeabilization of mitochondrial membranes contribute to the release of Ca2+ from the mitochondria. This was inhibited by cyclosporin A (5 microM) and Ruthenium Red (1 microg/ml), indicating the involvement of mitochondrial Ca2+ transport mechanisms. Bax-induced mitochondrial Ca2+ release evokes Ca2+ waves and wave propagation between cells. Our results show that Bax induces mitochondrial alteration that affects Ca2+ homeostasis and signaling. These changes show that Ca2+ signals might be correlated with the proapoptotic activities of Bax. |
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