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  • 1
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    Pflügers Archiv 423 (1993), S. 519-526 
    ISSN: 1432-2013
    Keywords: Carbachol ; Adenosine triphosphate ; Neurotensin ; Fura-2 ; Intracellular Ca2+ ; Ca2+ influx ; Mn2+ ; Verapamil ; Ni2+
    Source: Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
    Topics: Medicine
    Notes: Abstract In the present study we have investigated the mechanism of intracellular Ca2+ activity ([Ca2+]i) changes in HT29 cells induced by adenosine triphosphate (ATP), carbachol (CCH), and neurotensin (NT). [Ca2+]i was measured with the fluorescent Ca2+ indicator fura-2 at the single-cell level or in small cell plaques with high time resolution (1–40Hz). ATP and CCH induced not only a dose-dependent [Ca2+]i peak response, but also changes of the plateau phase. The [Ca2+]i plateau was inversely dependent on the ATP concentration, whereas the CCH-induced [Ca2+]i plateau increased at higher CCH concentrations. NT showed (from 10−10 to 10−7 mol/l) in most cases only a [Ca2+]i spike lasting 2–3 min. The [Ca2+]i plateau induced by ATP (10−6 mol/l) and CCH (10−5 mol/l) was abolished by reducing the Ca2+ activity in the bath from 10−3 to 10−4 mol/l (n=7). In Ca2+-free bathing solution the [Ca2+]i peak value for all three agonists was not altered. Using fura-2 quenching by Mn2+ as an indicator of Ca2+ influx the [Ca2+]i peak was always reached before Mn2+ influx started. Every agonist showed this delayed stimulation of the Ca2+ influx with a lag time of 23±1.5 s (n=15) indicating a similar mechanism in each case. Verapamil (10−6–10−4 mol/l) blocked dose dependently both phases (peak and plateau) of the CCH-induced [Ca2+]i increase. Short pre-incubation with verapamil augmented the effect on the [Ca2+]i peak, whereas no further influence on the plateau was observed. Ni2+ (10−3 mol/l) reduced the plateau value by 70%.
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  • 2
    ISSN: 1432-2013
    Keywords: ADH ; V1 receptor ; dDAVP ; Intracellular Ca2+ ; Fura-2 ; In vitro microperfusion ; Rabbit kidney ; Cortical thick ascending limb
    Source: Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
    Topics: Medicine
    Notes: Abstract The effect of antidiuretic hormone ([Arg]vasopressin, ADH) on intracellular calcium activity [Ca2+]i of isolated perfused rabbit cortical thick ascending limb (cTAL) segments was investigated with the calcium fluorescent dye fura-2. The fluorescence emission ratio at 500–530 nm (R) was monitored as a measure of [Ca2+]i after excitation at 335 nm and 380 nm. In addition the transepithelial potential difference (PD te) and transepithelial resistance (R te) of the tubule were measured simultaneously. After addition of ADH (1–4 nmol/l) to the basolateral side of the cTAL R increased rapidly, but transiently, from 0.84±0.05 to 1.36±0.08 (n = 46). Subsequently, within 7–12 min R fell to control values even in the continued presence of ADH. The increase in R evoked by the ADH application corresponded to a rise of [Ca2+]i from a basal level of 155±23 nmol/l [Ca2+]i up to 429±53 nmol/l [Ca2+]i at the peak of the transient, as estimated by intra- or extracellular calibration procedures. The electrical parameters (PD te and R te) of the tubules were not changed by ADH. The ADH-induced Ca2+ transient was dependent on the presence of Ca2+ on the basolateral side, whereas luminal Ca2+ had no effect. d(CH2)5[Tyr(Me)2]2,Arg8vasopressin, a V1 antagonist (Manning compound, 10 nmol/l), blocked the ADH effect on [Ca2+]i completely (n = 5). The V2 agonist 1-desamino-[d-Arg8]vasopressin (10 nmol/l, n=4), and the cAMP analogues, dibutyryl-cAMP (400 μmol/l, n = 4), 8-(4-chlorophenylthio)-cAMP (100 μmol/l, n = 1) or 8-bromo-cAMP (200 μmol/1, n = 4) had no influence on [Ca2+]i. The ADH-induced [Ca2+]i increase was not sensitive to the calcium-channel blockers nifedipine and verapamil (100 μmol/l, n = 4). We conclude that ADH acts via V1 receptors to increase cytosolic calcium activity transiently in rabbit cortical thick ascending limb segments, possibly by an initial Ca2+ release from intracellular stores and by further Ca2+ influx through Ca2+ channels in the basolateral membrane. These channels are insensitive to L-type Ca2+ channel blockers, e.g. nifedipine and verapamil.
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  • 3
    ISSN: 1432-2013
    Keywords: Parathyroid hormone ; Human calcitonin ; Transepithelial ion net fluxes ; Na+, Cl−, K+, Mg2+, Ca2+ transport ; Electron microprobe analysis-Mouse kidney ; In vitro microperfusion ; Cortical and medullary thick ascending limb of Henle's loop
    Source: Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
    Topics: Medicine
    Notes: Abstract The effect of parathyroid hormone (PTH) on transepithelial Na+, Cl−, K+, Ca2+ and Mg2+ transport was investigated in isolated perfused cortical thick ascending limbs (cTAL) and that of human calcitonin (hCT) was tested in both cortical and medullary thick ascending limbs (mTAL) of the mouse nephron. The transepithelial ion net fluxes (J x) were determined by electron probe analysis of the perfused and collected fluids. Simultaneously, the transepithelial voltage (PDte) and resistance (R te) were recorded. In cTAL segments, PTH and hCT significantly stimulated the reabsorption of Na+, Cl−, Ca2+ and Mg2+. hCT generated a net K+ secretion towards the lumen and PTH tended to exert the same effect. Neither PDte nor R te were significantly altered by either PTH or hCT. However, in the post-experimental period a significant decrease in PDte was noted. Time control experiments carried out under similar conditions revealed a significant decrease in PDte with time, which could have masked the hormonal response. In mTAL segments, Mg2+ and Ca2+ transport was close to zero. hCT did not exert any detectable effect on either PDte or J Cl −, J Na + J K +, J Mg 2+ and J Ca 2+ in these segments. In conclusion, our data demonstrate that PTH and hCT stimulate NaCl reabsorption as well as Mg2+ and Ca2+ reabsorption in the cTAL segment of the mouse. These data are in agreement with and extend data obtained in vivo in the rat.
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  • 4
    ISSN: 1432-2013
    Keywords: Colon ; Rabbit ; NPPB ; Chloride channel blockers ; Chloride secretion ; Secretory diarrhoea
    Source: Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
    Topics: Medicine
    Notes: Abstract Arylaminobenzoates were examined in rabbit colon mounted in an Ussing chamber. The open-circuit transepithelial voltage (V te) and resistance (R te) were measured and the equivalent short-circuit current (I SC=V te/ R te) was calculated. After serosal (s) and mucosal (m) addition of indomethacin (1 μmol/l) I SC was −71±11 (n = 118) μA/cm2. Amiloride (0.1 mmol/l, m) inhibited this current and reversed the polarity to + 32±4 (n=118) μA/cm2. In the presence of amiloride and indomethacin, prostaglandin E2 (1 μmol/l, s), known to induce Cl− secretion, generated an I SC of -143 ± 8 (n = 92) μA/cm2. The arylaminobenzoate and Cl− channel blocker 5-nitro-2-(3-phenylpropylamino)-benzoate (NPPB) reduced I SC reversibly with a half-maximal inhibition (IC50) at approximately 0.35 mmol/l and 0.2 mmol/l for mucosal and serosal application respectively. To test whether the poor effect was caused by mucus covering the luminal surface, dose/response curves of the mucosal effect were repeated after several pretreatments. Acidic pH on the mucosal side reduced IC50 to approximately 0.1 mmol/l. A similar effect was observed after N-acetyl-l-cysteine (m) preincubation. Pretreatment with N-acetyl-l-cysteine (m) and carbachol (s), in order to exhaust mucus secretion, and l-homocysteine (m) were more effective and reduced IC50 to approximately 50 μmol/l. To test whether this effect of NPPB was caused by non-specific effects, the two enantiomers of 5-nitro-2-(+/−1-phenylethylamino)-benzoate were tested of which only the (+) form inhibited the Cl− conductance in the thick ascending limb of the loop of Henle (TAL). In the present study the (+) enantiomer inhibited significantly more strongly than the (−) form. This suggests that the inhibitory effect of NPPB, even though it requires rather high concentrations, is probably due to Cl− channel inhibition. For other arylaminobenzoates the sequence of potencies was different from that determined for the TAL. The present data indicate that substances that have been designed to block the Cl− conductance of the TAL segment also inhibit reversibly but with much lower affinity the PGE2-induced Cl− secretion in rabbit colon.
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  • 5
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    Pflügers Archiv 428 (1994), S. 179-185 
    ISSN: 1432-2013
    Keywords: BCECF ; Na+/H+ exchanger ; HCO 3 − /Cl− exchanger ; Na+-dependent HCO 3 − transporter ; DIDS ; HOE-694
    Source: Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
    Topics: Medicine
    Notes: Abstract The pH regulation in HT29 colon carcinoma cells has been investigated using the pH-sensitive fluorescent indicator 2′,7′-biscarboxyethyl-5(6)-carboxyfluorescein (BCECF). Under control conditions, intracellular pH (pHi) was 7.21±0.07 (n=22) in HCO 3 − -containing and 7.21±0.09 (n=12) in HCO 3 − -free solution. HOE-694 (10 μmol/l), a potent inhibitor of the Na+/H+ exchanger, did not affect control pHi. As a means to acidify cells we used the NH 4 + /NH3 (20 mmol/l) prepulse technique. The mean peak acidification was 0.37±0.07 pH units (n=6). In HCC 3 − -free solutions recovery from acid load was completely blocked by HOE-694 (1 μmol/l), whereas in HCO3 3 − -containing solutions a combination of HOE-694 and 4,4′-diisothiocyanatostilbene-2, 2′-disulphonate (DIDS, 0.5 mmol/l) was necessary to show the same effect. Recovery from acid load was Na+-dependent in HCO 3 − -containing and HCO 3 − -free solutions. Removal of external Cl− caused a rapid, DIDS-blockable alkalinization of 0.33±0.03 pH units (n=15) and of 0.20±0.006 pH units (n=5), when external Na+ was removed together with Cl−. This alkalinization was faster in HCO 3 − -containing than in HCO 3 − -free solutions. The present observations demonstrate three distinct mechanisms of pH regulation in HT29 cells: (a) a Na+/H+ exchanger, (b) a HCO 3 − /Cl− exchanger and (c) a Na+-dependent HCC 3 − transporter, probably the Na+-HCO 3 − /Cl− antiporter. Under HCO 3 − — free conditions the Na+/H+ exchanger fully accounts for recovery from acid load, whereas in HCO 3 − -containing solutions this is accomplished by the Na+/H+ exchanger and a Na+-dependent mechanism, which imports HCO 3 − . Recovery from alkaline load is caused by the HCO 3 − /Cl− exchanger.
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  • 6
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    Pflügers Archiv 423 (1993), S. 274-279 
    ISSN: 1432-2013
    Keywords: Hypotonic cell swelling ; Regulatory volume decrease ; HT29 ; Intracellular Ca2+ ; Fura-2 Mn2+
    Source: Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
    Topics: Medicine
    Notes: Abstract Cell swelling induced by hypotonic solution led to an osmolality-dependent increase in intracellular Ca2+ activity ([Ca2+]i) in HT29 cells. At moderate reductions in osmolality from 290 to 240 or 225 mosmol/l in most cases only a small monophasic increase of [Ca2+]i to a stable plateau of 10–20 nmol/l above resting [Ca2+]i was observed. Lower osmolalities resulted in a triphasic increase of [Ca2+]i to a peak value. In a first phase after the volume change, lasting 20–40 s, [Ca2+]i increased slowly by about 30 nmol/l. Thereafter [Ca2+]i increased more rapidly within 20–30 s to a peak value. This peak was 189±45 nmol/l (190 mosmol/l, n=9) and 243±41 nmol/l (160 mosmol/l, n=20) above resting [Ca2+]i. The peak was then followed by a decline of [Ca2+]i over the next 2–3 min to a stable plateau value of 28±6 (n=6) and 32±11 nmol/l (n=11) above resting [Ca2+]i at 190 and 160 mosmol/l, respectively. The plateau lasted as long as the hypotonic solution was present. Under Ca2+-free bath conditions the peak value for the cell-swelling-induced [Ca2+]i transient was reached significantly later (60–100 s, compared to 40–60 s under control conditions). The peak values under Ca2+-free conditions were not significantly lower. This indicates that the [Ca2+]i peak was mostly of intracellular origin. No [Ca2+]i plateau phase was observed under Ca2+-free bath conditions. With the use of the fura-2-Mn 2+ quenching technique an increased Ca2+ influx induced by hypotonic cell swelling was shown (160 mosmol/l; n=4). This influx started immediately after or simultaneously with the cell swelling and preceded the [Ca2+]i peak for more than 50 s.
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  • 7
    ISSN: 1432-2013
    Keywords: [Ca2+]i export ; Thapsigargin ; fura-2 ; HT29 ; CFPAC-1 ; ATP ; Carbachol ; Neurotensin
    Source: Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
    Topics: Medicine
    Notes: Abstract There is increasing evidence that some agonists not only induce intracellular Ca2+ increases, due to store release and transmembranous influx, but also that they stimulate Ca2+ efflux. We have investigated the agonist-stimulated response on the intracellular Ca2+ activity ([Ca2+]i) in the presence of thapsigargin (10−8 mol/l, TG) in HT29 and CFPAC-1 cells. For CFPAC-1 the agonists ATP (10−7–10−3 mol/l, n=9), carbachol (10−6–10−3 mol/l, n=5) and neurotensin (10−10–10−7 mol/l, n=6) all induced a concentration-dependent decrease in [Ca2+]i in the presence of TG. Similar results were obtained with HT29 cells. This decrease of [Ca2+]i could be caused by a reduced Ca2+ influx, either due to a reduced driving force for Ca2+ in the presence of depolarizing agonists or due to agonist-regulated decrease in Ca2+ permeability. Using the fura-2 Mn2+ quenching technique we demonstrated that ATP did not slow the TG-induced Mn2+ quench. This indicates that the agonist-induced [Ca2+]i decrease in the presence of TG was not due to a reduced influx of Ca2+ into the cell, but rather due to stimulation of Ca2+ export. We used the cell attached nystatin patch clamp technique in CFPAC-1 cells to examine whether, in the presence of TG, the above agonists still led to the previously described electrical changes. The cells had a mean membrane voltage of −49±3.6 mV (n=9). Within the first 3 min ATP was still able to induce a depolarization which could be attributed to an increase in Cl− conductance. This was expected, since at this time after TG stimulation all Ca2+ agonists still liberated some [Ca2+]i. When TG incubation was prolonged, agonist application led to strongly attenuated or to no electrical responses. Therefore, the agonist-stimulated [Ca2+]i decrease cannot be explained by the reduction of the driving force for Ca2+ into the cell. In the same cells hypotonic swelling (160 mosmol/l, n=15) still induced a further [Ca2+]i increase in the presence of TG and concomitantly induced Cl− and K+ conductances. We conclude that the agonist-induced decrease of [Ca2+]i in the presence of TG probably unmasks a stimulation of [Ca2+]i export.
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