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Presence of functional endothelin-1 receptors in nuclear membranes of human aortic vascular smooth muscle cells. 2000

G Bkaily, and S Choufani, and G Hassan, and N El-Bizri, and D Jacques, and P D'Orléans-Juste
Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Sherbrooke, Québec, Canada. gbkail01@courrier.usherb.ca

Our previous work showed that the nucleus plays a role in excitation-contraction coupling and that the channels and receptors could be present at the nuclear membrane. In the study reported here, the objective was to test the hypothesis that endothelin-1 (ET-1) receptors are functional at the level of the nuclear membranes and that their stimulation importantly regulates free nucleoplasmic Ca2+ level. Using a Fluo-3 Ca2+ measurement technique in human vascular smooth muscle cells (HVSMC), superfusion with increasing concentrations of extracellular ET-1 induced a dose-dependent sustained increase of free cytosolic ([Ca]c), nuclear ([Ca]n) Ca2+ and contraction with an EC50 near 3 x 10(-10) M. Like the extracellular ET-1, the cytosolic application of ET-1 using the perforated sarcolemma membrane technique, induced a dose-dependent increase of nuclear free calcium of HVSMC with an EC50 of 2 x 10(-11) M. These results strongly suggest that ET-1 receptors are functional at the level of the nuclear membranes. Furthermore, the sensitivity of ET-1 receptors at the nuclear membrane level seems to be higher than that of the receptors at the sarcolemma membrane. Finally, our results suggest that cytosolic ET-1 may play a role in preventing HVSMC nuclear calcium overload, thus protecting the cells from apoptosis.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D009131 Muscle, Smooth, Vascular The nonstriated involuntary muscle tissue of blood vessels. Vascular Smooth Muscle,Muscle, Vascular Smooth,Muscles, Vascular Smooth,Smooth Muscle, Vascular,Smooth Muscles, Vascular,Vascular Smooth Muscles
D009685 Nuclear Envelope The membrane system of the CELL NUCLEUS that surrounds the nucleoplasm. It consists of two concentric membranes separated by the perinuclear space. The structures of the envelope where it opens to the cytoplasm are called the nuclear pores (NUCLEAR PORE). Nuclear Membrane,Envelope, Nuclear,Envelopes, Nuclear,Membrane, Nuclear,Membranes, Nuclear,Nuclear Envelopes,Nuclear Membranes
D002118 Calcium A basic element found in nearly all tissues. It is a member of the alkaline earth family of metals with the atomic symbol Ca, atomic number 20, and atomic weight 40. Calcium is the most abundant mineral in the body and combines with phosphorus to form calcium phosphate in the bones and teeth. It is essential for the normal functioning of nerves and muscles and plays a role in blood coagulation (as factor IV) and in many enzymatic processes. Coagulation Factor IV,Factor IV,Blood Coagulation Factor IV,Calcium-40,Calcium 40,Factor IV, Coagulation
D004305 Dose-Response Relationship, Drug The relationship between the dose of an administered drug and the response of the organism to the drug. Dose Response Relationship, Drug,Dose-Response Relationships, Drug,Drug Dose-Response Relationship,Drug Dose-Response Relationships,Relationship, Drug Dose-Response,Relationships, Drug Dose-Response
D006801 Humans Members of the species Homo sapiens. Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D000328 Adult A person having attained full growth or maturity. Adults are of 19 through 44 years of age. For a person between 19 and 24 years of age, YOUNG ADULT is available. Adults
D001011 Aorta The main trunk of the systemic arteries. Aortas
D017466 Receptors, Endothelin Cell surface proteins that bind ENDOTHELINS with high affinity and trigger intracellular changes which influence the behavior of cells. Endothelin Receptors,Receptors, Endothelium-Derived Vasoconstrictor Factor,Endothelin Receptor,Endothelium Derived Vasoconstrictor Factor Receptors,Receptors, Endothelins,Receptor, Endothelin,Receptors, Endothelium Derived Vasoconstrictor Factor
D044022 Receptor, Endothelin A A subtype of endothelin receptor found predominantly in the VASCULAR SMOOTH MUSCLE. It has a high affinity for ENDOTHELIN-1 and ENDOTHELIN-2. Endothelin A Receptors,Endothelin Receptors Type A,Receptor, Endothelin-1,Endothelin A Receptor,Endothelin-1 Receptor,Receptor, Endothelin 1,Receptors, Endothelin A
D019332 Endothelin-1 A 21-amino acid peptide produced in a variety of tissues including endothelial and vascular smooth-muscle cells, neurons and astrocytes in the central nervous system, and endometrial cells. It acts as a modulator of vasomotor tone, cell proliferation, and hormone production. (N Eng J Med 1995;333(6):356-63) Big Endothelin,Big Endothelin-1,Endothelin Type 1,Endothelin, Big,Preproendothelin,Preproendothelin-1,Proendothelin (1-38),Proendothelin-1 Precursor,Big Endothelin 1,Endothelin 1,Endothelin-1, Big,Precursor, Proendothelin-1,Preproendothelin 1,Proendothelin 1 Precursor

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