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C Dettbarn1, R Betto, G Salviati, R Sabbadini, P Palade.
Abstract
Sphingosylphosphorylcholine (SPC) releases Ca2+ from brain microsomes. SPC-induced CA2+ release differs from IP3-induced Ca2+ release in that it is more extensive in the cerebrum than in the cerebellum. SPC has little effect on [3H] IP3 binding but enhances [3H] ryanodine binding, as expected for an activator of ryanodine receptors. SPC-induced Ca2+ release is inhibited by ryanodine receptor blockers but not by selective blockers of IP3 receptors. We conclude that SPC releases Ca2+ from brain microsomes by activating ryanodine receptors rather than IP3 receptors. Activation of an additional SPC-sensitive pathway for releasing Ca2+ is not precluded.Entities:
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Year: 1995 PMID: 7712168 DOI: 10.1016/0006-8993(94)01234-9
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Brain Res ISSN: 0006-8993 Impact factor: 3.252