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Different Ca2+ channels along the arterial tree.

C Cauvin, C van Breemen

    Journal of Cardiovascular Pharmacology
    |January 1, 1985
    PubMed
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    Two distinct calcium channels in rabbit arteries are activated by receptor occupation and membrane depolarization. Their differential activation and additive calcium influx suggest unique roles in smooth muscle function.

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    Area of Science:

    • Physiology
    • Pharmacology
    • Cardiovascular Research

    Background:

    • Smooth muscle contraction relies on calcium influx through various channels.
    • Understanding the specific roles of different calcium channels is crucial for cardiovascular health.
    • Rabbit aortic and mesenteric arterioles serve as models for studying vascular smooth muscle function.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate whether receptor occupation and membrane depolarization open distinct calcium channels in rabbit aortic and mesenteric arteriolar smooth muscle.
    • To determine if these calcium channels can be differentially activated and inhibited.
    • To explore the varying sensitivity of receptor-operated channels (ROCs) to calcium antagonists across different arteries and under varying conditions.

    Main Methods:

    • Utilizing 45Ca influx measurements to quantify calcium entry through different channels.
    • Employing differential activation and inhibition techniques to distinguish channel function.
    • Assessing the impact of varying norepinephrine concentrations on calcium channel activity and antagonist sensitivity in rabbit aorta.

    Main Results:

    • Evidence supports the existence of separate calcium channels activated by receptor occupation and membrane depolarization in rabbit vascular smooth muscle.
    • These channels exhibit differential activation/inhibition properties and additive 45Ca influx.
    • Receptor-operated channels (ROCs) show variable sensitivity to organic calcium antagonists, particularly in relation to intracellular calcium release.
    • Norepinephrine concentration influences Ca2+ antagonist sensitivity in rabbit aorta, inversely correlating with intracellular calcium release.

    Conclusions:

    • Receptor occupation and membrane depolarization activate distinct calcium channels in rabbit aortic and mesenteric arteriolar smooth muscle.
    • The sensitivity of ROCs to calcium antagonists is influenced by the extent of intracellular calcium release, potentially decreasing antagonist efficacy.
    • Further research is needed to directly confirm the hypothesis that agonist-induced intracellular calcium release reduces ROC sensitivity to calcium antagonists.

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