Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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10765898 | Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications | 2009 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
Oscillations of intracellular Ca2+ provide a novel mechanism for sustained activation of cellular processes. Receptor-activated oscillations are mainly thought to occur through rhythmic IP3-dependent store discharge. However, as shown here in HEK293 cells 1Â nM orexin-A (Ox-A) acting at OX1 receptors (OX1R) triggered oscillatory Ca2+ responses, requiring external Ca2+. These responses were attenuated by interference with TRPC3 channel (but not TRPC1/4) function using dominant negative constructs, elevated Mg2+ (a blocker of many TRP channels) or inhibition of phospholipase A2. These treatments did not affect Ca2+ oscillations elicited by high concentrations of Ox-A (100Â nM) in the absence of external Ca2+. OX1R are thus able to activate TRPC(3)-channel-dependent oscillatory responses independently of store discharge.
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Hanna M. Peltonen, Johanna M. Magga, Genevieve Bart, Pauli M. Turunen, Miia S.H. Antikainen, Jyrki P. Kukkonen, Karl E. Ã
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