[Oxytocin and its role in the control of intracellular level of calcium ions in the myometrium]. 2010

S H Shlykov

The work deals with the study of molecular and membrane mechanisms of uterotonic peptide hormone oxytocin action on Ca ions homeostasis in the uterus myocites and activity of passive and active transport systems of this cation, localized in the myometrium subcellular structures. Biochemical mechanisms of additional Ca2+ influx into the myometrium cells from extracellular environment activated by oxytocin and thapsigargin were determined. Such Ca2+ influx has got the name of capacitative cation entry (CCE), or which is activated by intracellular store depletion (store-operated calcium entry). It was shown that cells from the nonpregnant human myometrium and PHM1-41 cells (immortalized pregnant human myometrial cells) expressed endogenous hTrpC1, 3, 4, 6 and 7 mRNA. The membrane-permeable derivative of diacylglycerol (OAG) stimulated an increase in oscillations of intracellular free Ca2+ concentration in PHM1-41 and myometrium cells. OAG-induced Ca2+ -oscillations were not affected by inhibition of PKC. It was proved that hTrpC channels take part in the regulation of free Ca ions concentration in the myometrium cells. On the basis of results of experiments, conducted on myometrium plasma membrane fraction, the conclusion was made that oxytocin does not influence the passive Ca2+ efflux. It was shown that peptyde hormone partially inhibited Ca2+ accumulation in plasma membrane fraction. Oxytocin also partially inhibited endoplasmic reticulum calcium pump activity of the myometrium cells. The conceptual pattern of myometrial Ca2+ exchange regulation by oxytocin is offered.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D009215 Myometrium The smooth muscle coat of the uterus, which forms the main mass of the organ. Uterine Muscle,Muscle, Uterine,Muscles, Uterine,Uterine Muscles
D010121 Oxytocin A nonapeptide hormone released from the neurohypophysis (PITUITARY GLAND, POSTERIOR). It differs from VASOPRESSIN by two amino acids at residues 3 and 8. Oxytocin acts on SMOOTH MUSCLE CELLS, such as causing UTERINE CONTRACTIONS and MILK EJECTION. Ocytocin,Pitocin,Syntocinon
D011247 Pregnancy The status during which female mammals carry their developing young (EMBRYOS or FETUSES) in utero before birth, beginning from FERTILIZATION to BIRTH. Gestation,Pregnancies
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
D002460 Cell Line Established cell cultures that have the potential to propagate indefinitely. Cell Lines,Line, Cell,Lines, Cell
D002462 Cell Membrane The lipid- and protein-containing, selectively permeable membrane that surrounds the cytoplasm in prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. Plasma Membrane,Cytoplasmic Membrane,Cell Membranes,Cytoplasmic Membranes,Membrane, Cell,Membrane, Cytoplasmic,Membrane, Plasma,Membranes, Cell,Membranes, Cytoplasmic,Membranes, Plasma,Plasma Membranes
D005260 Female Females
D006801 Humans Members of the species Homo sapiens. Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D012519 Sarcoplasmic Reticulum A network of tubules and sacs in the cytoplasm of SKELETAL MUSCLE FIBERS that assist with muscle contraction and relaxation by releasing and storing calcium ions. Reticulum, Sarcoplasmic,Reticulums, Sarcoplasmic,Sarcoplasmic Reticulums
D050052 TRPC Cation Channels A subgroup of TRP cation channels that contain 3-4 ANKYRIN REPEAT DOMAINS and a conserved C-terminal domain. Members are highly expressed in the CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM. Selectivity for calcium over sodium ranges from 0.5 to 10. Transient Receptor Potential Cation Channel Subfamily C,Transient Receptor Potential Channels, Type C,Cation Channels, TRPC,Channels, TRPC Cation

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