| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2167666 | Cellular Immunology | 2010 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
The action of two potent store operated Ca2+ entry (SOCE) inhibitors, ML-9 and GdCl3 on Ca2+ fluxes induced by the pro-inflammatory agonists FMLP, PAF, LTB4 as well as the receptor-independent stimulus thapsigargin has not been documented in human neutrophils. In this study, ML-9 enhanced both release and subsequent Ca2+ influx in response to agonists whereas it enhanced Ca2+ release by thapsigargin, but inhibited Ca2+ influx. In contrast, 1 μM GdCl3 completely inhibited Ca2+ influx in response to thapsigargin, but only partially blocked Ca2+ influx after agonist stimulation. These results strongly suggest a major role for receptor-operated Ca2+ influx in human neutrophils.
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Authors
Michael D. Salmon, Jatinder Ahluwalia,