How to Measure the Absorption and Desorption Curves of Superabsorbent Polymers in the Presence of Calcium Ions

Calcium ions in the concentration range 5-100 mM inhibit auxin-induced cell elongation and wall extensibility of plant stems. Inhibition of wall extensibility requires that the tissue be living; growth inhibition cannot be explained on the basis of cross-linking of carboxyl groups of cell wall uronides by calcium ions. In this study, ultrastructural evidence was sought for an interaction of calcium ions with some component other than the wall at the cell surface of soybean (Glycine max (L.) Merr.) hypocotyls.

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Mitochondrial matrix calcium ions regulate energy production in myocardium: A cytochemical study

Proceedings, annual meeting, Electron Microscopy Society of America ◽

10.1017/s0424820100134429 ◽

1990 ◽

Vol 48 (2) ◽

pp. 166-167

Author(s):

W.A. Jacob ◽

R. Hertsens ◽

A. Van Bogaert ◽

M. De Smet

Keyword(s):

Energy Metabolism ◽

Calcium Ions ◽

Energy Production ◽

Regulation Of Respiration ◽

Free Calcium ◽

Mitochondrial Matrix ◽

Cytochemical Study ◽

Nmr Techniques

In the past most studies of the control of energy metabolism focus on the role of the phosphorylation potential ATP/ADP.Pi on the regulation of respiration. Studies using NMR techniques have demonstrated that the concentrations of these compounds for oxidation phosphorylation do not change appreciably throughout the cardiac cycle and during increases in cardiac work. Hence regulation of energy production by calcium ions, present in the mitochondrial matrix, has been the object of a number of recent studies.Three exclusively intramitochondnal dehydrogenases are key enzymes for the regulation of oxidative metabolism. They are activated by calcium ions in the low micromolar range. Since, however, earlier estimates of the intramitochondnal calcium, based on equilibrium thermodynamic considerations, were in the millimolar range, a physiological correlation was not evident. The introduction of calcium-sensitive probes fura-2 and indo-1 made monitoring of free calcium during changing energy metabolism possible. These studies were performed on isolated mitochondria and extrapolation to the in vivo situation is more or less speculative.

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Fibrinogen Bastia (γ 318 Asp → Tyr) a Novel Abnormal Fibrinogen Characterized by Defective Fibrin Polymerization

Thrombosis and Haemostasis ◽

10.1055/s-0037-1614892 ◽

1999 ◽

Vol 82 (12) ◽

pp. 1639-1643 ◽

Cited By ~ 9

Author(s):

Karim Chabane Lounes ◽

Claudine Soria ◽

Antoine Valognes ◽

Marie France Turchini ◽

Jaap Koopman ◽

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Keyword(s):

Calcium Ions ◽

Clinical Symptoms ◽

Degradation Products ◽

Base Substitution ◽

Chain Gene ◽

Fibrinogen Concentration ◽

Clotting Time ◽

Terminal Part ◽

Fibrin Polymerization ◽

Chain Sequence

SummaryA new congenital dysfibrinogen, Fibrinogen Bastia, was discovered in a 20-year-old woman with no clinical symptoms. The plasma thrombin-clotting time was severely prolonged. The functional plasma fibrinogen concentration was low (0.2 mg/ml), whereas the immunological concentration was normal (2.9 mg/ml). Purified fibrinogen Bastia displayed a markedly prolonged thrombin-clotting time related to a delayed thrombin-induced fibrin polymerization. Both the thrombin-clotting time and the fibrin polymerization were partially corrected by the addition of calcium ions. The anomaly of fibrinogen Bastia was found to be located in the γ-chain since by SDS-PAGE performed according to the method of Laemmli two γ-chains were detected, one normal and one with an apparently lower molecular weight. Furthermore, analysis of plasmin degradation products demonstrated that calcium ions only partially protect fibrinogen Bastia γ-chain against plasmin digestion, suggesting that the anomaly is located in the C-terminal part of the γ-chain. Sequence analysis of PCR-amplified genomic DNA fragments of the propositus demonstrated a single base substitution (G → T) in the exon VIII of the γ chain gene, resulting in the amino acid substitution 318 Asp (GAC) → Tyr (TAC). The PCR clones were recloned and 50% of them contained the mutation, indicating that the patient was heterozygous. These data indicate that residue Asp 318 is important for normal fibrin polymerization and the protective effect of calcium ions against plasmin degradation of the C-terminal part of the γ-chain.

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Self-Damping Mechanism in Blood Coagulation

Thrombosis and Haemostasis ◽

10.1055/s-0038-1647672 ◽

1974 ◽

Vol 32 (01) ◽

pp. 057-064 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Y Nemerson ◽

S.A Silverberg ◽

J Jesty

Keyword(s):

Tissue Factor ◽

Blood Coagulation ◽

Calcium Ions ◽

Control Mechanism ◽

Factor Vii ◽

Damping Factor ◽

Factor V ◽

Factor X ◽

Extrinsic Pathway ◽

Two Systems

SummaryTwo reactions of the extrinsic pathway of coagulation, the activations of Factor X and prothrombin, have been studied in purified systems and shown to be self-damping. Factor X was activated by the tissue factor - Factor VII complex, and prothrombin by two systems: the coagulant protein of Taipan venom, and the physiological complex of activated Factor X, Factor V, lipid, and calcium ions. In each case the yield of enzyme, activated Factor X or thrombin, is a function of the concentration of activator. These and other observations are considered as a basis for a control mechanism in coagulation.

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Effects of a Monoclonal Antibody to Glycoprotein IIb/IIIa (P256) and of Enzymically Derived Fragments of P256 on Human Platelets

Thrombosis and Haemostasis ◽

10.1055/s-0038-1648166 ◽

1991 ◽

Vol 65 (04) ◽

pp. 432-437 ◽

Cited By ~ 9

Author(s):

A W J Stuttle ◽

M J Powling ◽

J M Ritter ◽

R M Hardisty

Keyword(s):

Monoclonal Antibody ◽

Flow Cytometry ◽

Platelet Aggregation ◽

Calcium Ions ◽

Human Platelet ◽

Human Platelets ◽

In Vivo Detection ◽

Fibrinogen Binding ◽

Specific Antagonist

SummaryThe anti-platelet monoclonal antibody P256 is currently undergoing development for in vivo detection of thrombus. We have examined the actions of P256 and two fragments on human platelet function. P256, and its divalent fragment, caused aggregation at concentrations of 10−9−3 × 10−8 M. A monovalent fragment of P256 did not cause aggregation at concentrations up to 10−7 M. P256–induced platelet aggregation was dependent upon extracellular calcium ions as assessed by quin2 fluorescence. Indomethacin partially inhibited platelet aggregation and completely inhibited intracellular calcium mobilisation. Apyrase caused partial inhibition of aggregation. Aggregation induced by the divalent fragment was dependent upon fibrinogen and was inhibited by prostacyclin. Aggregation induced by the whole antibody was only partially dependent upon fibrinogen, but was also inhibited by prostacyclin. P256 whole antibody was shown, by flow cytometry, to induce fibrinogen binding to indomethacin treated platelets. Monovalent P256 was shown to be a specific antagonist for aggregation induced by the divalent forms. In–111–labelled monovalent fragment bound to gel-filtered platelets in a saturable and displaceable manner. Monovalent P256 represents a safer form for in vivo applications

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On the Mechanism by which Cell Contact Induces the Release Reaction of Blood Platelets; the Effect of Cationic Polymers

Thrombosis and Haemostasis ◽

10.1055/s-0038-1649347 ◽

1972 ◽

Vol 27 (01) ◽

pp. 121-133 ◽

Cited By ~ 14

Author(s):

P Massini ◽

E. F Lüscher

Keyword(s):

Human Blood ◽

Calcium Ions ◽

Blood Platelets ◽

Cell Contact ◽

Second Phase ◽

Cationic Polymers ◽

Release Reaction ◽

Per Se ◽

Human Blood Platelets

SummaryHuman blood platelets are aggregated by the basic polymers polylysine and DEAE- dextran. Under certain conditions a second phase of aggregation, concomitant with the release reaction, is elicited. The presence of ADP, calcium ions and a plasmatic cofactor within the primary aggregates are necessary for the induction of the release reaction. These experiments demonstrate that cell contact per se does not lead to a release reaction ; in order to become effective it must take place in the presence of ADP.

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The Binding of Calcium Ions to Bovine Factor X by Rate Dialysis

Thrombosis and Haemostasis ◽

10.1055/s-0038-1648668 ◽

1978 ◽

Vol 40 (02) ◽

pp. 350-357

Author(s):

Robert H Yue ◽

Menard M Gertler

Keyword(s):

Molecular Weight ◽

Dissociation Constant ◽

Calcium Ions ◽

Activation Process ◽

Factor X ◽

The Real ◽

High Affinity ◽

Binding Data ◽

Sequential Mechanism ◽

Bovine Factor

SummaryThe binding of Ca+2 to bovine factor X (molecular weight of 74,000) (Yue und Gertler 1977) was studied by the technique of rate dialysis and with the use of 45Ca+2. The binding data are consistent with a model of sequential mechanism. One mole of Ca+2 binds to the glycoprotein with a dissociation constant of 5.2 × 10-5 M and an additional 39 ± 4 moles of Ca+2 bind to this zymogen with a dissociation constant of 3.7 × 10-3M. The binding of the high affinity Ca+2 causes a functionally significant change in the zymogen, and (calcium) (factor X) complex is the real substrate in the activation process by the protease in Russell’s viper venom.

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The Effect of Agonists and Antagonists of Platelet Aggregation on von Willebrand Factor-Mediated Platelet Agglutination

Thrombosis and Haemostasis ◽

10.1055/s-0038-1648192 ◽

1991 ◽

Vol 65 (05) ◽

pp. 573-577 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Jean McPherson ◽

Marjorie B Zucker ◽

Evelyn A Mauss ◽

Sandra Brownlea

Keyword(s):

Receptor Antagonist ◽

Intracellular Calcium ◽

Calcium Ions ◽

Inhibitory Action ◽

Platelet Rich Plasma ◽

Cytoskeletal Proteins ◽

A 23187 ◽

Sulphydryl Groups ◽

Affinity Receptor ◽

Adp Receptor

SummaryRistocetin-induced platelet agglutination (RIPA) in EDTA-treated citrated platelet-rich plasma was reduced to 49 ± 11% by 1.25 ΜM ADP, 41 ± 14% by 1 ΜM A 23187, and 26 ± 7% by 0.1 Μg/ml platelet activating factor (PAF). The effect of 5-110 ΜM epinephrine was not dose-dependent, but varied between donors, with RIPA from 56-100% of the control. The inhibitory effects of these agonists were not altered by prior treatment of platelets with aspirin. Prior addition of 200 ΜM ATP (an ADP receptor antagonist acting at both high and low affinity ADP receptors) prevented the inhibitory action of ADP but not that of A 23187 or PAF, suggesting that the inhibitory actions of the latter are not mediated by released ADP. As 700 ΜM 8-bromoadenosine 5-diphosphate (an ADP receptor antagonist acting mainly at the high affinity receptor) did not prevent ADP-induced inhibition of RIPA, interaction of ADP with the low affinity receptor is presumably responsible for its inhibitory action. As A 23187, but not phorbol myristate acetate (0.1 ΜM) inhibited RIPA, an increase in intracellular calcium ions rather than direct stimulation of protein kinase C appears to mediate agonist-induced inhibition. Cytochalasin B (10.5-21 ΜM), dibucaine (0.5-1 mM), and prostaglandin E1 (25 nM), added before or after the agonist, prevented or reversed ADP-, A23187-, and PAF-induced inhibition of RIPA, suggesting that the state of the platelet cytoskeleton affects inhibition. N-ethylmaleimide (0.25-0.5 mM), an agent that can penetrate cell membranes and block sulphydryl groups, prevented or reversed ADP, A 23187- and PAF-induced inhibition of RIPA, but 0.5 mM dithionitrobisbenzoic acid, a non-penetrating sulphydryl blocker, had no effect. Diamide (0.1-0.5 mM), an agent that can crosslink cytoskeletal proteins by oxidation of sulphydryl groups, reduced RIPA. Thus an increase in intracellular calcium ions with resultant cytoskeletal changes and reorganisation of intracellular sulphydryl groups may mediate the inhibitory action of agonists on RIPA.

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Phospholipid-Protein Interactions in the Formation of Prothrombin Activator

Thrombosis and Haemostasis ◽

10.1055/s-0038-1654880 ◽

1965 ◽

Vol 14 (03/04) ◽

pp. 431-444 ◽

Cited By ~ 12

Author(s):

E. R Cole ◽

J. L Koppel ◽

J. H Olwin

Keyword(s):

Complex Formation ◽

Protein Interactions ◽

Calcium Ions ◽

Fixed Number ◽

Factor V ◽

Clotting Factors ◽

Number Of Binding Sites ◽

C Complex ◽

Autoprothrombin C

SummarySince Ac-globulin (factor V) is involved in the formation of prothrombin activator, its ability to complex with phospholipids was studied. Purified bovine Ac-globulin was complexed to asolectin, there being presumably a fixed number of binding sites on the phospholipid micelle for Ac-globulin. In contrast to the requirement for calcium ions in the formation of complexes between asolectin and autoprothrombin C, calcium ions were not required for complex formation between asolectin and Ac-globulin to occur ; in fact, the presence of calcium prevented complex formation occurring, the degree of inhibition being dependent on the calcium concentration. By treating isolated, pre-formed aso- lectin-Ac-globulin complexes with calcium chloride solutions, Ac-globulin could be recovered in a much higher state of purity and essentially free of asolectin.Complete activators were formed by first preparing the asolectin-calcium- autoprothrombin C complex and then reacting the complex with Ac-globulin. A small amount of this product was very effective as an activator of purified prothrombin without further addition of calcium or any other cofactor. If the autoprothrombin C preparation used to prepare the complex was free of traces of prothrombin, the complete activator was stable for several hours at room temperature. Stable preparations of the complete activator were centrifuged, resulting in the sedimentation of most of the activity. Experimental evidence also indicated that activator activity was highest when autoprothrombin C and Ac-globulin were complexed to the same phospholipid micelle, rather than when the two clotting factors were complexed to separate micelles. These data suggested that the in vivo prothrombin activator may be a sedimentable complex composed of a thromboplastic enzyme, calcium, Ac-globulin and phospholipid.

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Platelet Distribution and Survival in Plasma Clots and Thrombi

Thrombosis and Haemostasis ◽

10.1055/s-0038-1654578 ◽

1961 ◽

Vol 06 (03) ◽

pp. 470-484 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Peter Wolf

Keyword(s):

Blood Vessels ◽

Calcium Ions ◽

Paraffin Sections ◽

Cardiac Infarction ◽

Cardiac Blood ◽

Before And After

SummaryViscous metamorphosis of platelets in native and sequestrene plasma, before and after thrombin and plasmin action, has been studied. A method for the examination of platelet distribution in plasma clots and tissue paraffin sections is described.It was found that not all platelets undergo viscous metamorphosis in plasma clots or in intravascular thrombi. Platelets before and after viscous metamorphosis are not digested by plasmin. After plasmin action intact platelets can still undergo viscous metamorphosis and the fibrils which are then produced are not made of fibrin.Thrombin in the absence of calcium ions will not cause platelets to undergo viscous metamorphosis.Total blockage of cardiac blood vessels by platelet masses in cases of cardiac infarction is demonstrated. The significance of these findings in relation to blood sludging, and future lines of treatment are discussed.

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