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Influence of myosin antiserum on heart sarcolemmal Ca2+ or Mg2+ ATPase activity
Abstract:
Sarcolemmal Ca2+/Mg2+ ATPase was inhibited only about 30% by myosin antiserum that decreased myofibrillar ATPase activity by about 80%. There was a remarkable difference in the effect of myosin antiserum on sarcolemmal Ca2+/Mg2+ ATPase and myofibrillar ATPase with regard to its pre-incubation time with these organelles. Tryptic digestion of the sarcolemmal membrane did not show any change in its inhibitory effect of the myosin antiserum on Ca2+ ATPase. The data distinguish the Ca2+/Mg2+ ATPase from myosin ATPase and suggest that it is an enzyme of the sarcolemmal origin.
Insights
Myosin antiserum significantly inhibited myofibrillar ATPase but only slightly affected sarcolemmal Ca2+/Mg2+ ATPase. This suggests Ca2+/Mg2+ ATPase is a distinct sarcolemmal enzyme, not related to myosin.
Area of Science:
- Biochemistry
- Cell Biology
- Muscle Physiology
Background:
- Myofibrillar ATPase and sarcolemmal Ca2+/Mg2+ ATPase are crucial for muscle contraction and calcium regulation, respectively.
- Distinguishing these enzymes is vital for understanding muscle function and potential pathologies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To differentiate sarcolemmal Ca2+/Mg2+ ATPase from myofibrillar ATPase using specific antibodies.
- To investigate the origin and characteristics of sarcolemmal Ca2+/Mg2+ ATPase.
Main Methods:
- Utilized myosin antiserum to assess inhibitory effects on isolated sarcolemmal Ca2+/Mg2+ ATPase and myofibrillar ATPase.
- Investigated the impact of pre-incubation time and tryptic digestion on enzyme activity.
Main Results:
- Myosin antiserum markedly inhibited myofibrillar ATPase (approx. 80%) but showed minimal inhibition of sarcolemmal Ca2+/Mg2+ ATPase (approx. 30%).
- The inhibitory effect varied significantly based on pre-incubation time, further distinguishing the two enzymes.
- Tryptic digestion of sarcolemmal membranes did not alter the antiserum's effect on Ca2+ ATPase activity.
Conclusions:
- Sarcolemmal Ca2+/Mg2+ ATPase is biochemically distinct from myosin ATPase.
- The findings strongly support sarcolemmal Ca2+/Mg2+ ATPase as an enzyme originating from the sarcolemma.