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Abstract
The effect of lead on two calcium sensitive processes was determined. Micromolar concentrations of lead successfully replaced calcium in the activation of calmodulin-sensitive phosphodiesterase and in the promotion of potassium loss from erythrocytes. Both actions of lead were blocked by trifluoperazine--an inhibitor of calmodulin function. We propose that some of the toxic effects of lead may be explained by its interaction with calmodulin.Entities:
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Year: 1983 PMID: 6310286 DOI: 10.1016/0024-3205(83)90757-9
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Life Sci ISSN: 0024-3205 Impact factor: 5.037