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Activation of metabotropic glutamate receptors by L-AP4 stimulates survival of rat cerebellar granule cells in culture. 1994

M E Graham, and R D Burgoyne
Physiological Laboratory, University of Liverpool, UK.

The results presented here show that the metabotropic glutamate receptor agonist L(+)-2-amino-4-phosphonobutyric acid (L-AP4) is capable of markedly stimulating the survival of rat cerebellar granule cells in culture. This is the first demonstration of a neurotrophic role for metabotropic glutamate receptors. The survival promoting action of L-AP4 does not involve a large, rapid rise in [Ca2+]i which is seen with other neurotrophic agents in granule cells such as N-methyl-D-aspartate, ionomycin and high potassium. In addition, the survival-promoting effect of L-AP4 did not appear to be related to changes in cAMP levels. Survival due to L-AP4 was enhanced by pertussis toxin and by forskolin and was unaffected by inhibitors of cAMP-dependent protein kinase. Measurement of cAMP levels after long-term treatment with neurotrophic agents showed no clear relationship between cAMP concentration and granule cell survival. The mechanism of L-AP4 stimulated cell survival is unknown but seems unlikely to involve an acute rise in [Ca2+]i or modulation of cAMP levels. Survival induced by L-AP4 was not blocked by the antagonist (RS)-alpha-methyl-4-carboxyphenylglycine. Similarity in these properties with those of the mGLu7 receptor suggests that granule cell survival was stimulated by an mGlu7-like metabotropic receptor.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D008858 Microscopy, Phase-Contrast A form of interference microscopy in which variations of the refracting index in the object are converted into variations of intensity in the image. This is achieved by the action of a phase plate. Phase-Contrast Microscopy,Microscopies, Phase-Contrast,Microscopy, Phase Contrast,Phase Contrast Microscopy,Phase-Contrast Microscopies
D010566 Virulence Factors, Bordetella A set of BACTERIAL ADHESINS and TOXINS, BIOLOGICAL produced by BORDETELLA organisms that determine the pathogenesis of BORDETELLA INFECTIONS, such as WHOOPING COUGH. They include filamentous hemagglutinin; FIMBRIAE PROTEINS; pertactin; PERTUSSIS TOXIN; ADENYLATE CYCLASE TOXIN; dermonecrotic toxin; tracheal cytotoxin; Bordetella LIPOPOLYSACCHARIDES; and tracheal colonization factor. Bordetella Virulence Factors,Agglutinogen 2, Bordetella Pertussis,Bordetella Virulence Determinant,LFP-Hemagglutinin,LP-HA,Leukocytosis-Promoting Factor Hemagglutinin,Lymphocytosis-Promoting Factor-Hemagglutinin,Pertussis Agglutinins,Agglutinins, Pertussis,Determinant, Bordetella Virulence,Factor Hemagglutinin, Leukocytosis-Promoting,Factor-Hemagglutinin, Lymphocytosis-Promoting,Factors, Bordetella Virulence,Hemagglutinin, Leukocytosis-Promoting Factor,LFP Hemagglutinin,LP HA,Leukocytosis Promoting Factor Hemagglutinin,Lymphocytosis Promoting Factor Hemagglutinin,Virulence Determinant, Bordetella
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
D002470 Cell Survival The span of viability of a cell characterized by the capacity to perform certain functions such as metabolism, growth, reproduction, some form of responsiveness, and adaptability. Cell Viability,Cell Viabilities,Survival, Cell,Viabilities, Cell,Viability, Cell
D002478 Cells, Cultured Cells propagated in vitro in special media conducive to their growth. Cultured cells are used to study developmental, morphologic, metabolic, physiologic, and genetic processes, among others. Cultured Cells,Cell, Cultured,Cultured Cell
D002531 Cerebellum The part of brain that lies behind the BRAIN STEM in the posterior base of skull (CRANIAL FOSSA, POSTERIOR). It is also known as the "little brain" with convolutions similar to those of CEREBRAL CORTEX, inner white matter, and deep cerebellar nuclei. Its function is to coordinate voluntary movements, maintain balance, and learn motor skills. Cerebella,Corpus Cerebelli,Parencephalon,Cerebellums,Parencephalons
D005576 Colforsin Potent activator of the adenylate cyclase system and the biosynthesis of cyclic AMP. From the plant COLEUS FORSKOHLII. Has antihypertensive, positive inotropic, platelet aggregation inhibitory, and smooth muscle relaxant activities; also lowers intraocular pressure and promotes release of hormones from the pituitary gland. Coleonol,Forskolin,N,N-Dimethyl-beta-alanine-5-(acetyloxy)-3-ethenyldodecahydro-10,10b-dihydroxy-3,4a,7,7,10a-pentamethyl-1-oxo-1H-naphtho(2,1-b)pyran-6-yl Ester HCl,NKH 477,NKH-477,NKH477
D000242 Cyclic AMP An adenine nucleotide containing one phosphate group which is esterified to both the 3'- and 5'-positions of the sugar moiety. It is a second messenger and a key intracellular regulator, functioning as a mediator of activity for a number of hormones, including epinephrine, glucagon, and ACTH. Adenosine Cyclic 3',5'-Monophosphate,Adenosine Cyclic 3,5 Monophosphate,Adenosine Cyclic Monophosphate,Adenosine Cyclic-3',5'-Monophosphate,Cyclic AMP, (R)-Isomer,Cyclic AMP, Disodium Salt,Cyclic AMP, Monoammonium Salt,Cyclic AMP, Monopotassium Salt,Cyclic AMP, Monosodium Salt,Cyclic AMP, Sodium Salt,3',5'-Monophosphate, Adenosine Cyclic,AMP, Cyclic,Adenosine Cyclic 3',5' Monophosphate,Cyclic 3',5'-Monophosphate, Adenosine,Cyclic Monophosphate, Adenosine,Cyclic-3',5'-Monophosphate, Adenosine,Monophosphate, Adenosine Cyclic
D000613 Aminobutyrates Derivatives of BUTYRIC ACID that contain one or more amino groups attached to the aliphatic structure. Included under this heading are a broad variety of acid forms, salts, esters, and amides that include the aminobutryrate structure. Aminobutyric Acids,Aminobutyric Acid,Acid, Aminobutyric,Acids, Aminobutyric
D000818 Animals Unicellular or multicellular, heterotrophic organisms, that have sensation and the power of voluntary movement. Under the older five kingdom paradigm, Animalia was one of the kingdoms. Under the modern three domain model, Animalia represents one of the many groups in the domain EUKARYOTA. Animal,Metazoa,Animalia

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