scholarly journals Dominant Role of Mitochondria in Calcium Homeostasis of Single Rat Pituitary Corticotropes

Endocrinology ◽  
2005 ◽  
Vol 146 (11) ◽  
pp. 4985-4993 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andy K. Lee ◽  
Amy Tse
Keyword(s):  
Endoplasmic Reticulum ◽  
Plasma Membrane ◽  
Patch Clamp ◽  
Calcium Homeostasis ◽  
Dominant Role ◽  
Capacitance Measurement ◽  
Rat Pituitary ◽  
Combined Actions ◽  
Mitochondrial Uncouplers

The rise in cytosolic free Ca2+ concentration ([Ca2+]i) is the major trigger for secretion of ACTH from pituitary corticotropes. To better understand the shaping of the Ca2+ signal in corticotropes, we investigated the mechanisms regulating the depolarization-triggered Ca2+ signal using patch-clamp techniques and indo-1 fluorometry. The rate of cytosolic Ca2+ clearance was unaffected by inhibitors of Na+/Ca2+ exchanger or plasma membrane Ca2+-ATPase (PMCA), slightly slowed by sarco-endoplasmic reticulum Ca2+-ATPase (SERCA) inhibitor, but dramatically slowed by mitochondrial uncouplers or inhibitor of mitochondrial uniporter. Measurements with rhod-2 revealed that depolarization-triggered increase in mitochondrial Ca2+ concentration. Thus, mitochondria have a dominant role in cytosolic Ca2+ clearance. Using the Mn2+ quench technique, we found the presence of a continuous basal Ca2+ influx in corticotropes. This basal Ca2+ influx was balanced by the combined actions of mitochondrial uniporter and PMCA and SERCA pumps. Inhibition of the mitochondrial uniporter or PMCA or SERCA pumps elevated basal [Ca2+]i. Using membrane capacitance measurement, we found that the change in the shape of the depolarization-triggered Ca2+ signal after mitochondrial inhibition was associated with enhancement of the exocytotic response. Thus, mitochondria have a dominant role in the regulation of Ca2+ signal and exocytosis in corticotropes.

scholarly journals Dominant Role of Sarcoendoplasmic Reticulum Ca2+-ATPase Pump in Ca2+ Homeostasis and Exocytosis in Rat Pancreatic β-Cells

Endocrinology ◽  
2006 ◽  
Vol 147 (3) ◽  
pp. 1396-1407 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elizabeth Hughes ◽  
Andy K. Lee ◽  
Amy Tse
Keyword(s):  
Plasma Membrane ◽  
Insulin Secretion ◽  
Membrane Potential ◽  
Simultaneous Measurement ◽  
Dominant Role ◽  
Capacitance Measurement ◽  
Β Cells ◽  
Pancreatic Β Cells ◽  
Serca Pump

The exocytosis of insulin-containing granules from pancreatic β-cells is tightly regulated by changes in cytosolic Ca2+ concentration ([Ca2+]i). We investigated the role of the sarcoendoplasmic reticulum Ca2+-ATPase (SERCA) pump, Na+/Ca2+ exchanger, and plasma membrane Ca2+-ATPase pump in the Ca2+ dynamics of single rat pancreatic β-cells. When the membrane potential was voltage clamped at −70 mV (in 3 mm glucose at ∼22 or 35 C), SERCA pump inhibition dramatically slowed (∼4-fold) cytosolic Ca2+ clearance and caused a sustained rise in basal [Ca2+]i via the activation of capacitative Ca2+ entry. SERCA pump inhibition increased (∼1.8-fold) the amplitude of the depolarization-triggered Ca2+ transient at approximately 22 C. Inhibition of the Na+/Ca2+ exchanger or plasma membrane Ca2+-ATPase pump had only minor effects on Ca2+ dynamics. Simultaneous measurement of [Ca2+]i and exocytosis (with capacitance measurement) revealed that SERCA pump inhibition increased the magnitude of depolarization-triggered exocytosis. This enhancement in exocytosis was not due to the slowing of the cytosolic Ca2+ clearance but was closely correlated to the increase in the peak of the depolarization-triggered Ca2+ transient. When compared at similar [Ca2+]i with controls, the rise in basal [Ca2+]i during SERCA pump inhibition did not cause any enhancement in the magnitude of the ensuing depolarization-triggered exocytosis. Therefore, we conclude that in rat pancreatic β-cells, the rapid uptake of Ca2+ by SERCA pump limits the peak amplitude of depolarization-triggered [Ca2+]i rise and thus controls the amount of insulin secretion.

scholarly journals EB1 binding restricts STIM1 translocation to ER–PM junctions and regulates store-operated Ca2+ entry

2018 ◽  
Vol 217 (6) ◽  
pp. 2047-2058 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chi-Lun Chang ◽  
Yu-Ju Chen ◽  
Carlo Giovanni Quintanilla ◽  
Ting-Sung Hsieh ◽  
Jen Liou
Keyword(s):  
Endoplasmic Reticulum ◽  
Plasma Membrane ◽  
Live Cell Imaging ◽  
Cell Imaging ◽  
Live Cell ◽  
Cellular Functions ◽  
Binding Ability ◽  
Trapping Mechanism ◽  
Spatiotemporal Regulation

The endoplasmic reticulum (ER) Ca2+ sensor STIM1 forms oligomers and translocates to ER–plasma membrane (PM) junctions to activate store-operated Ca2+ entry (SOCE) after ER Ca2+ depletion. STIM1 also interacts with EB1 and dynamically tracks microtubule (MT) plus ends. Nevertheless, the role of STIM1–EB1 interaction in regulating SOCE remains unresolved. Using live-cell imaging combined with a synthetic construct approach, we found that EB1 binding constitutes a trapping mechanism restricting STIM1 targeting to ER–PM junctions. We further showed that STIM1 oligomers retain EB1 binding ability in ER Ca2+-depleted cells. By trapping STIM1 molecules at dynamic contacts between the ER and MT plus ends, EB1 binding delayed STIM1 translocation to ER–PM junctions during ER Ca2+ depletion and prevented excess SOCE and ER Ca2+ overload. Our study suggests that STIM1–EB1 interaction shapes the kinetics and amplitude of local SOCE in cellular regions with growing MTs and contributes to spatiotemporal regulation of Ca2+ signaling crucial for cellular functions and homeostasis.

Sterol trafficking between the endoplasmic reticulum and plasma membrane in yeast

2006 ◽  
Vol 34 (3) ◽  
pp. 356-358 ◽  
Author(s):  
D.P. Sullivan ◽  
H. Ohvo-Rekilä ◽  
N.A. Baumann ◽  
C.T. Beh ◽  
A.K. Menon
Keyword(s):  
Endoplasmic Reticulum ◽  
Plasma Membrane ◽  
Wild Type Strain ◽  
Binding Pocket ◽  
Oxysterol Binding Protein ◽  
Sterol Transport ◽  
Transport Cycle ◽  
Independent Mechanism

We recently showed that transport of ergosterol from the ER (endoplasmic reticulum) to the sterol-enriched PM (plasma membrane) in yeast occurs by a non-vesicular (Sec18p-independent) mechanism that results in the equilibration of sterol pools in the two organelles [Baumann, Sullivan, Ohvo-Rekilä, Simonot, Pottekat, Klaassen, Beh and Menon (2005) Biochemistry 44, 5816–5826]. To explore how this occurs, we tested the role of proteins that might act as sterol transporters. We chose to study oxysterol-binding protein homologues (Osh proteins), a family of seven proteins in yeast, all of which contain a putative sterol-binding pocket. Recent structural analyses of one of the Osh proteins [Im, Raychaudhuri, Prinz and Hurley (2005) Nature (London) 437, 154–158] suggested a possible transport cycle in which Osh proteins could act to equilibrate ER and PM pools of sterol. Our results indicate that the transport of newly synthesized ergosterol from the ER to the PM in an OSH deletion mutant lacking all seven Osh proteins is slowed only 5-fold relative to the isogenic wild-type strain. Our results suggest that the Osh proteins are not sterol transporters themselves, but affect sterol transport in vivo indirectly by affecting the ability of the PM to sequester sterols.

scholarly journals The role of MATER in endoplasmic reticulum distribution and calcium homeostasis in mouse oocytes

2014 ◽  
Vol 386 (2) ◽  
pp. 331-339 ◽  
Author(s):  
Boram Kim ◽  
Xuesen Zhang ◽  
Rui Kan ◽  
Roy Cohen ◽  
Chinatsu Mukai ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Endoplasmic Reticulum ◽  
Calcium Homeostasis ◽  
Mouse Oocytes

scholarly journals EB1 binding provides a diffusion trap mechanism regulating STIM1 localization and Ca2+ signaling

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chi-Lun Chang ◽  
Yu-Ju Chen ◽  
Jen Liou
Keyword(s):  
Endoplasmic Reticulum ◽  
Plasma Membrane ◽  
Live Cell Imaging ◽  
Cell Imaging ◽  
Time Lapse ◽  
Cellular Functions ◽  
Binding Ability ◽  
Spatiotemporal Regulation ◽  
Time Lapse Imaging

AbstractThe endoplasmic reticulum (ER) Ca2+ sensor STIM1 forms oligomers and translocates to ER-plasma membrane (PM) junctions to activate store-operated Ca2+ entry (SOCE) following ER Ca2+ depletion. STIM1 also directly interacts with end binding protein 1 (EB1) at microtubule (MT) plus-ends and resembles comet-like structures during time-lapse imaging. Nevertheless, the role of STIM1-EB1 interaction in regulating SOCE remains unresolved. Using live-cell imaging combined with pharmacological perturbation and a reconstitution approach, we revealed that EB1 binding constitutes a diffusion trap mechanism restricting STIM1 targeting to ER-PM junctions. We further showed that STIM1 oligomers retain EB1 binding ability in ER Ca2+-depleted cells. EB1 binding delayed the translocation of STIM1 oligomers to ER-PM junctions and recaptured STIM1 to prevent excess SOCE and ER Ca2+ overload. Thus, the counterbalance of EB1 binding and PM targeting of STIM1 shapes the kinetics and amplitude of local SOCE in regions with growing MTs, and contributes to precise spatiotemporal regulation of Ca2+ signaling crucial for cellular functions and homeostasis.SummarySTIM1 activates store-operated Ca2+ entry (SOCE) by translocating to endoplasmic reticulum-plasma membrane junctions. Chang et al. revealed that STIM1 localization and SOCE are regulated by a diffusion trap mechanism mediated by STIM1 binding to EB1 at growing microtubule ends.

scholarly journals Oxidant-impaired intracellular Ca2+ signaling in pancreatic acinar cells: role of the plasma membrane Ca2+-ATPase

2007 ◽  
Vol 293 (3) ◽  
pp. C938-C950 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jason I. E. Bruce ◽  
Austin C. Elliott
Keyword(s):  
Oxidative Stress ◽  
Hydrogen Peroxide ◽  
Endoplasmic Reticulum ◽  
Plasma Membrane ◽  
Cell Injury ◽  
Acinar Cells ◽  
Pancreatic Acinar Cells ◽  
Dependent Manner ◽  
Atpase Inhibitors

Pancreatitis is an inflammatory disease of pancreatic acinar cells whereby intracellular calcium concentration ([Ca2+]i) signaling and enzyme secretion are impaired. Increased oxidative stress has been suggested to mediate the associated cell injury. The present study tested the effects of the oxidant, hydrogen peroxide, on [Ca2+]i signaling in rat pancreatic acinar cells by simultaneously imaging fura-2, to measure [Ca2+]i, and dichlorofluorescein, to measure oxidative stress. Millimolar concentrations of hydrogen peroxide increased cellular oxidative stress and irreversibly increased [Ca2+]i, which was sensitive to antioxidants and removal of external Ca2+, and ultimately led to cell lysis. Responses were also abolished by pretreatment with (sarco)endoplasmic reticulum Ca2+-ATPase inhibitors, unless cells were prestimulated with cholecystokinin to promote mitochondrial Ca2+ uptake. This suggests that hydrogen peroxide promotes Ca2+ release from the endoplasmic reticulum and the mitochondria and that it promotes Ca2+ influx. Lower concentrations of hydrogen peroxide (10–100 μM) increased [Ca2+]i and altered cholecystokinin-evoked [Ca2+]i oscillations with marked heterogeneity, the severity of which was directly related to oxidative stress, suggesting differences in cellular antioxidant capacity. These changes in [Ca2+]i also upregulated the activity of the plasma membrane Ca2+-ATPase in a Ca2+-dependent manner, whereas higher concentrations (0.1–1 mM) inactivated the plasma membrane Ca2+-ATPase. This may be important in facilitating “Ca2+ overload,” resulting in cell injury associated with pancreatitis.

scholarly journals Regulation of Plasma Membrane Sterol Homeostasis by Nonvesicular Lipid Transport

Contact ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 4 ◽  
pp. 251525642110424
Author(s):  
Dylan Hong Zheng Koh ◽  
Yasunori Saheki
Keyword(s):  
Endoplasmic Reticulum ◽  
Plasma Membrane ◽  
Structural Integrity ◽  
Critical Role ◽  
Lipid Transfer ◽  
Fusion Reactions ◽  
Lipid Transfer Proteins ◽  
Membrane Budding ◽  
Mode Of Transport

Sterol contributes to the structural integrity of cellular membranes and plays an important role in the regulation of cell signaling in eukaryotes. It is either produced in the endoplasmic reticulum or taken up from the extracellular environment. In most eukaryotic cells, however, the majority of sterol is enriched in the plasma membrane. Thus, the transport of sterol between the plasma membrane and other organelles, including the endoplasmic reticulum, is crucial for maintaining sterol homeostasis. While vesicular transport that relies on membrane budding and fusion reactions plays an important role in bulk sterol transport, this mode of transport is slow and non-selective. Growing evidence suggests a critical role of nonvesicular transport mediated by evolutionarily conserved families of lipid transfer proteins in more rapid and selective delivery of sterol. Some lipid transfer proteins act primarily at the sites of contacts formed between the endoplasmic reticulum and other organelles or the plasma membrane without membrane fusion. In this review, we describe the similarities and differences of sterol biosynthesis and uptake in mammals and yeast and discuss the role of their lipid transfer proteins in maintaining plasma membrane sterol homeostasis.

Studies on the subcellular localization and role of glutathione-insulin transhydrogenase in rat liver

1983 ◽  
Vol 3 (4) ◽  
pp. 323-329 ◽  
Author(s):  
Balvinder K. Chowdhary ◽  
Geoffrey D. Smith ◽  
Robert Mahler ◽  
Timothy J. Peters
Keyword(s):  
Endoplasmic Reticulum ◽  
Enzyme Activity ◽  
Plasma Membrane ◽  
Subcellular Fractionation ◽  
Low Density ◽  
Specific Enzyme ◽  
Specific Enzyme Activity ◽  
Discrete Population

125I-insulin was shown to be internalized in vivo to a discrete population of low-density membranes (ligandosomes), distinct from the Golgi, endoplasmic reticulum, plasma membrane, and lysosomes. However, analytical subcellular fractionation shows that glutathione-insulin transhydrogenase is localized to the endoplasmic reticulum. Measurement of the specific enzyme activity of glutathione-insulin transhydrogenase showed no differences between normal, diabetic, and hyperinsulinaemic rats. These results suggest that glutathione-insulin transhydrogenase is not directly involved in the subceltular processing of receptor-bound internalized insulin.

scholarly journals The plant endoplasmic reticulum: a cell-wide web

2009 ◽  
Vol 423 (2) ◽  
pp. 145-155 ◽  
Author(s):  
Imogen A. Sparkes ◽  
Lorenzo Frigerio ◽  
Nicholas Tolley ◽  
Chris Hawes
Keyword(s):  
Endoplasmic Reticulum ◽  
Plasma Membrane ◽  
Golgi Apparatus ◽  
Actin Cytoskeleton ◽  
Higher Plants ◽  
Direct Interaction ◽  
Present Review ◽  
A Cell ◽  
Myosin Motors

The ER (endoplasmic reticulum) in higher plants forms a pleomorphic web of membrane tubules and small cisternae that pervade the cytoplasm, but in particular form a polygonal network at the cortex of the cell which may be anchored to the plasma membrane. The network is associated with the actin cytoskeleton and demonstrates extensive mobility, which is most likely to be dependent on myosin motors. The ER is characterized by a number of domains which may be associated with specific functions such as protein storage, or with direct interaction with other organelles such as the Golgi apparatus, peroxisomes and plastids. In the present review we discuss the nature of the network, the role of shape-forming molecules such as the recently described reticulon family of proteins and the function of some of the major domains within the ER network.

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