Two separate plasma membrane Ca2+ carriers participate in receptor-mediated Ca2+ influx in rat hepatocytes. 1994

G E Kass, and S C Chow, and A Gahm, and D L Webb, and P O Berggren, and J Llopis, and S Orrenius
Institute of Environmental Medicine, Division of Toxicology, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden.

The plasma membrane Ca2+ carrier system involved in receptor-mediated Ca2+ entry was studied. Using the Ca2+ readdition protocol, the rate of cytosolic free Ca2+ concentration ([Ca2+]i) increase in vasopressin-pretreated hepatocytes was significantly higher than in thapsigargin- or 2,5-di(tert-butyl)hydroquinone-pretreated cells. The addition of Mn2+ to unstimulated hepatocytes resulted in a biphasic quench of fura-2 fluorescence. After an initial phase that was fast in rate but of short duration, the rate of fura-2 quench by Mn2+ became much slower and lasted until all the cellular fura-2 was quenched. Pretreatment of the cells with vasopressin only accelerated the rate of the latter phase but not of the initial one. In agonist-stimulated cells, acidification of the extracellular medium or the presence of ruthenium red, econazole or SK&F 96365 decreased the rates of both [Ca2+]i increase and Mn2+ entry upon addition of the respective cation. By contrast, neomycin and N-tosyl-L-phenylalanine chloromethyl ketone markedly decreased the rate of [Ca2+]i increase upon Ca2+ readdition but had no effect on vasopressin-stimulated Mn2+ entry. None of the treatments affected the ability of vasopressin and thapsigargin to mobilize the internal Ca2+ store. It is concluded that in hepatocytes the two pathways of receptor-mediated Ca2+ entry control two distinct yet pharmacologically related cation carriers.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D007093 Imidazoles Compounds containing 1,3-diazole, a five membered aromatic ring containing two nitrogen atoms separated by one of the carbons. Chemically reduced ones include IMIDAZOLINES and IMIDAZOLIDINES. Distinguish from 1,2-diazole (PYRAZOLES).
D008099 Liver A large lobed glandular organ in the abdomen of vertebrates that is responsible for detoxification, metabolism, synthesis and storage of various substances. Livers
D008297 Male Males
D010738 Type C Phospholipases A subclass of phospholipases that hydrolyze the phosphoester bond found in the third position of GLYCEROPHOSPHOLIPIDS. Although the singular term phospholipase C specifically refers to an enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of PHOSPHATIDYLCHOLINE (EC 3.1.4.3), it is commonly used in the literature to refer to broad variety of enzymes that specifically catalyze the hydrolysis of PHOSPHATIDYLINOSITOLS. Lecithinase C,Phospholipase C,Phospholipases, Type C,Phospholipases C
D011956 Receptors, Cell Surface Cell surface proteins that bind signalling molecules external to the cell with high affinity and convert this extracellular event into one or more intracellular signals that alter the behavior of the target cell (From Alberts, Molecular Biology of the Cell, 2nd ed, pp693-5). Cell surface receptors, unlike enzymes, do not chemically alter their ligands. Cell Surface Receptor,Cell Surface Receptors,Hormone Receptors, Cell Surface,Receptors, Endogenous Substances,Cell Surface Hormone Receptors,Endogenous Substances Receptors,Receptor, Cell Surface,Surface Receptor, Cell
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
D002135 Calcium-Binding Proteins Proteins to which calcium ions are bound. They can act as transport proteins, regulator proteins, or activator proteins. They typically contain EF HAND MOTIFS. Calcium Binding Protein,Calcium-Binding Protein,Calcium Binding Proteins,Binding Protein, Calcium,Binding Proteins, Calcium,Protein, Calcium Binding,Protein, Calcium-Binding
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
D003470 Culture Media Any liquid or solid preparation made specifically for the growth, storage, or transport of microorganisms or other types of cells. The variety of media that exist allow for the culturing of specific microorganisms and cell types, such as differential media, selective media, test media, and defined media. Solid media consist of liquid media that have been solidified with an agent such as AGAR or GELATIN. Media, Culture
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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