| Literature DB >> 2409755 |
J G Kuhry, C Bronner, M Amellal, Y Landry.
Abstract
Plasma membrane fluidity measurements were performed on purified living mast cells using a novel non-permeant fluorescence polarization probe TMA-DPH, upon stimulation by compound 48/80. The fluorescence anisotropy increased rapidly after treatment by 48/80 in a dose-dependent way. The effect was found to be specific for mast cells; it was inhibited by the histamine release antagonist FR 7534 in a correlative manner. The role of calcium was examined. The results brought evidence for a plasma membrane fluidity decrease induced by 48/80; a biphasic mechanism was inferred for the histamine release process.Entities:
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Year: 1985 PMID: 2409755 DOI: 10.1007/bf01983114
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Agents Actions ISSN: 0065-4299