| Literature DB >> 7412868 |
E Marban, T J Rink, R W Tsien, R Y Tsien.
Abstract
Direct measurements of free Ca2+ in heart cells are needed for an understanding of the regulation of contractility. We developed and used Ca2+ -sensitive microelectrodes with fine tips, stable properties and ample sensitivity to free Ca2+ in the sub-micromolar range. In quiescent ventricular muscle, measurements which passed tests for electrode sealing and cell viability gave a mean free Ca2+ concentration of 0.26 microM. During contractures, we recorded Ca2+ transients rising as high as 10 microM. In studying the effects of catecholamines on free Ca2+ and force, we found evidence that adrenaline can reduce myofibrillar Ca2+ sensitivity in intact heart muscle.Entities:
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Year: 1980 PMID: 7412868 DOI: 10.1038/286845a0
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Nature ISSN: 0028-0836 Impact factor: 49.962