scholarly journals Highly Localized intracellular Ca2+ signals promote optimal salivary gland fluid secretion

eLife ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Takahiro Takano ◽  
Amanda Wahl ◽  
Kai-Ting Huang ◽  
Takanori Narita ◽  
John Rugis ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Fluid Secretion ◽  
Salivary Secretion ◽  
Membrane Transporters ◽  
Apical Region ◽  
Isolated Cells ◽  
Marked Contrast ◽  
K Channels ◽  
Basolateral Plasma Membrane ◽  
Stimulation Of

Salivary fluid secretion involves an intricate choreography of membrane transporters to result in the trans-epithelial movement of NaCl and water into the acinus lumen. Current models are largely based on experimental observations in enzymatically isolated cells where the Ca2+ signal invariably propagates globally and thus appears ideally suited to activate spatially separated Cl and K channels, present on the apical and basolateral plasma membrane, respectively. We monitored Ca2+ signals and salivary secretion in live mice expressing GCamp6F, following stimulation of the nerves innervating the submandibular gland. Consistent with in vitro studies, Ca2+ signals were initiated in the apical endoplasmic reticulum. In marked contrast to in vitro data, highly localized trains of Ca2+ transients that failed to fully propagate from the apical region were observed. Following stimuli optimum for secretion, large apical-basal gradients were elicited. A new mathematical model, incorporating these data was constructed to probe how salivary secretion can be optimally stimulated by apical Ca2+ signals.

scholarly journals The characteristics of intracellular Ca2+ signals in vivo necessitate a new model for salivary fluid secretion

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Takahiro Takano ◽  
Amanda M. Wahl ◽  
Kai-Ting Huang ◽  
John Rugis ◽  
James Sneyd ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mathematical Model ◽  
Fluid Secretion ◽  
Salivary Secretion ◽  
Apical Region ◽  
Isolated Cells ◽  
Marked Contrast ◽  
K Channels ◽  
Stimulation Of

AbstractSalivary fluid secretion involves an intricate choreography to result in the trans-epithelial movement of NaCl and water into the acinus lumen. Current models are based on experimental observations in enzymatically isolated cells where the Ca2+ signal invariably propagates globally and thus appears ideally suited to activate spatially separated Cl and K channels. We monitored Ca2+ signals and salivary secretion in live mice expressing GCamp6F, following stimulation of the nerves innervating the submandibular gland. Consistent with in vitro studies, Ca2+ signals were initiated in the apical endoplasmic reticulum. In marked contrast to in vitro data, highly localized trains of Ca2+ transients that failed to propagate from the apical region were observed. Following stimuli optimum for secretion, large apical-basal gradients were elicited. Given this incompatibility to the previous model, a new mathematical model was constructed to explain how salivary secretion can be efficiently stimulated by apically localized Ca2+ signals.

Microtubules facilitate the stimulated secretion of beta-hexosaminidase in lacrimal acinar cells

1998 ◽  
Vol 111 (9) ◽  
pp. 1267-1276 ◽  
Author(s):  
S.R. da Costa ◽  
F.A. Yarber ◽  
L. Zhang ◽  
M. Sonee ◽  
S.F. Hamm-Alvarez
Keyword(s):  
Confocal Microscopy ◽  
Cytochalasin D ◽  
Apical Plasma Membrane ◽  
Secretory Proteins ◽  
Apical Region ◽  
Cell Periphery ◽  
Isolated Cells ◽  
Microtubule Array ◽  
Lacrimal Acinar Cells

Stimulation of lacrimal acini with secretagogues such as carbachol initiates movement and fusion of acinar secretory vesicles with the apical plasma membrane, resulting in release of protein into the nascent tear fluid. Using rabbit lacrimal acini reconstituted in vitro from isolated cells, we have investigated the organization of the apical cytoskeleton and its role in stimulated secretion. Confocal microscopy revealed a microtubule array emanating from the apical region of the acini; the apical region was also enriched in microfilaments and (gamma)-tubulin. Cytokeratin-based intermediate filaments were apically concentrated, and also detected at the cell periphery. Neither confocal microscopy nor biochemical analysis revealed any reorganization of lumenal microfilaments or microtubules which might accompany carbachol-stimulated release of secretory proteins. However, major changes in the acinar microtubule array induced by taxol or nocodazole were correlated with inhibition of carbachol-dependent release of the secreted protein, beta-hexosaminidase. Major changes in lumenal microfilaments induced by jasplakinolide or cytochalasin D did not inhibit the carbachol-dependent release of beta-hexosaminidase; rather, release of beta-hexosaminidase from jasplakinolide- or cytochalasin D-treated carbachol-stimulated acini was markedly increased relative to the release from untreated stimulated acini. Our findings demonstrate that microtubules play a major role in stimulated lacrimal secretion, and suggest a contributory role for microfilaments.

scholarly journals Relationship between hormonal activation of phosphatidylinositol hydrolysis, fluid secretion and calcium flux in the blowfly salivary gland

1979 ◽  
Vol 178 (1) ◽  
pp. 45-58 ◽  
Author(s):  
J N Fain ◽  
M J Berridge
Keyword(s):  
Salivary Gland ◽  
Fluid Secretion ◽  
Salivary Secretion ◽  
Calcium Flux ◽  
Ionophore A23187 ◽  
Bivalent Cation ◽  
Inositol 1 ◽  
Low Concentrations ◽  
Hormonal Activation ◽  
Stimulation Of

The addition of 5-hydroxytryptamine to the isolated blowfly salivary gland stimulates fluid secretion, transepithelial calcium transport and the breakdown of 32P- or 3H-labelled phosphatidylinositol The breakdown of [32P]phosphatidylcholine and [32P]-phosphatidylethanolamine was not stimulated by 5-hydroxytryptamine. In salivary glands incubated with myo-[2-3H]inositol for 1–3 h, more than 95% of the label retained by the tissue was in the form of phosphatidylinositol. The addition of 5-hydroxytryptamine resulted in an increase in the accumulation of label in intracellular inositol 1:2-cyclic phosphate, inositol 1-phosphate and free inositol along with an increase in the release of [3H]inositol to the medium and saliva. The release of [3H]inositol to the medium served as a sensitive indicator of phosphatidylinositol breakdown. The release of [3H]inositol was not increased by cyclic AMP or the bivalent-cation ionophore A23187 under conditions in which salivary secretion was accelerated. The stimulation of fluid secretion by low concentrations of 5-hydroxytryptamine was potentiated by 3-isobutyl-1-methylxanthine, which had no effect on inositol release. The stimulation of fluid secretion by 5-hydroxytryptamine was greatly reduced in calcium-free buffer, but the breakdown of phosphatidylinositol continued at the same rate in the absence of calcium. These results support the hypothesis that breakdown of phosphatidylinositol by 5-hydroxytryptamine is involved in the gating of calcium.

Voltage dependence and barium sensitivity of colonic K secretion in renal failure

1989 ◽  
Vol 256 (3) ◽  
pp. F490-F496 ◽  
Author(s):  
E. L. Siga ◽  
R. S. Martin ◽  
C. Ibarra ◽  
D. Veron ◽  
F. Ibarra ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Renal Failure ◽  
Active Transport ◽  
Voltage Dependence ◽  
Apical Membrane ◽  
Distal Colon ◽  
K Channels ◽  
K Secretion ◽  
Stimulation Of

Net colonic K secretion (JKnet) is increased in rats and humans with chronic renal failure (CRF). To study whether transepithelial potential difference (PD), active transport forces and/or luminal K conductance play a role in this adaptation, experiments were performed in the colon of control, K-adapted, and CRF rats. Under basal conditions the PD in vivo in CRF was greater than in controls and not different from K-adapted rats. JKnet was comparable in vivo in CRF and K-adapted rats and was greater than in controls. Amiloride (10 microM) reduced PD and JKnet in K-adapted and CRF rats to levels comparable to controls. Under in vitro short-circuited conditions serosal-to-mucosal K flux (JKs----m) in distal colon was significantly increased in K-adapted and CRF animals compared with control, whereas barium caused a significant reduction in JKs----m in all groups of animals. The barium-sensitive component of K secretion was greater, however, in the two experimental groups (-0.2 +/- 0.02 and -0.2 +/- 0.07 in K-adapted and CRF animals, respectively, vs. -0.08 +/- 0.02 microeq.h-1.cm-2 in controls, P less than 0.05). However, luminal barium failed to completely inhibit the increase in K secretion observed in the experimental groups. These data suggest that an increase in PD that results in a rise in luminal negativity, stimulation of active transport, and an increase in barium-sensitive K channels and barium-insensitive pathways in apical membrane of distal colon participate in the mechanism by which net K secretion is increased in the large intestine of subjects with CRF.

scholarly journals Establishment of a protocol for obtention of neuronal stem cells lineages from the dog olfactory epithelium

2010 ◽  
Vol 30 (4) ◽  
pp. 363-372 ◽  
Author(s):  
Flávio R. Alves ◽  
Ricardo R. Guerra ◽  
Emerson T. Fioretto ◽  
Juliana C. Delgado ◽  
Antônio A. N. Machado Júnior ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cell Culture ◽  
Olfactory Epithelium ◽  
Proliferation Index ◽  
Apical Region ◽  
Basal Cells ◽  
Isolated Cells ◽  
Cell Culture Study ◽  
Neuronal Stem Cells ◽  
Cell Groups

A morphological and cell culture study from nasal mucosa of dogs was performed in order to establish a protocol to obtain a cell population committed to neuronal lineage, as a proposal for the treatment of traumatic and degenerative lesions in these animals, so that in the future these results could be applied to the human species. Twelve mongrel dogs of 60-day aged pregnancy were collected from urban pound dogs in São Paulo. Tissue from cribriform ethmoidal lamina of the fetuses was collected at necropsy under sterile conditions around 1h to 2h postmortem by uterine sections and sections from the fetal regions described above. Isolated cells of this tissue were added in DMEM/F-12 medium under standard conditions of incubation (5% CO², >37ºC). Cell culture based on isolated cells from biopsies of the olfactory epithelium showed rapid growth when cultured for 24 hours, showing phase-bright sphere cells found floating around the fragments, attached on culture flasks. After 20 days, a specific type of cells, predominantly ellipsoids or fusiform cells was characterized in vitro. The indirect immunofluorescence examination showed cells expressing markers of neuronal precursors (GFAP, neurofilament, oligodendrocyte, and III â-tubulin). The cell proliferation index showed Ki67 immunostaining with a trend to label cell groups throughout the apical region, while PCNA immunostaining label predominantly cell groups lying above the basal lamina. The transmission electron microscopy from the olfactory epithelium of dogs revealed cells with electron-dense cytoplasm and preserving the same distribution as those of positive cell staining for PCNA. Metabolic activity was confirmed by presence of euchromatin in the greatest part of cells. All these aspects give subsidies to support the hypothesis about resident progenitor cells among the basal cells of the olfactory epithelium, committed to renewal of these cell populations, especially neurons.

Na+/H+ exchange in mosquito Malpighian tubules

2000 ◽  
Vol 279 (6) ◽  
pp. R1996-R2003 ◽  
Author(s):  
D. H. Petzel
Keyword(s):  
Steady State ◽  
Intracellular Ph ◽  
Specific Inhibitor ◽  
Fluid Secretion ◽  
Malpighian Tubules ◽  
Pulse Technique ◽  
Acid Load ◽  
Rate Of Recovery ◽  
Stimulation Of

Fluid secretion and intracellular pH were measured in isolated mosquito Malpighian tubules to determine the presence of Na+/H+ exchange. Rates of fluid secretion by individual Malpighian tubules in vitro were inhibited by 78% of control in the presence of 100 μM 5-( N-ethyl- n-isopropyl)-amiloride (EIPA), a specific inhibitor of Na+/H+ exchange. Steady-state intracellular pH was measured microfluorometrically by using 2′,7′-bis(2-carboxyethyl)-5(6)-carboxyfluorescein in individual Malpighian tubules. Bathing the Malpighian tubules in 0 mM extracellular Na+ or in the presence of 100 μM EIPA reduced the steady-state intracellular pH by 0.5 pH units. Stimulation of the Na+/H+ exchanger by using the NH4Cl pulse technique resulted in a rate of recovery from the NH4Cl-induced acute acid load of 8.7 ± 1.0 × 10−3 pH/s. The rates of recovery of intracellular pH after the acute acid load in the absence of extracellular Na+ or in the presence of 100 μM EIPA were 0.7 ± 0.6 and −0.3 ± 0.3 × 10−3 pH/s, respectively. These results indicate that mosquito Malpighian tubules possess a Na+/H+ exchanger.

Secretion of saliva by the rabbit mandibular gland in vitro : the role of anions

1981 ◽  
Vol 296 (1080) ◽  
pp. 179-192 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Mandibular Gland ◽  
Fluid Secretion ◽  
Salivary Secretion ◽  
Suitable Alternative ◽  
Secretory Rate ◽  
Complete Replacement ◽  
Primary Fluid ◽  
Gland Duct

Salivary glands form their secretions by first elaborating an isotonic plasma-like primary fluid in the endpieces and then modifying the composition of this secretion during its passage along the gland duct system. We have studied the role of extracellular anions in both primary secretion and ductal modification with a recently developed technique for isolation and perfusion of the rabbit mandibular gland. Neither of the major extracellular anions (Cl - or HCO - 3 ) is essential for primary fluid secretion. HCO - 3 can be removed altogether and replaced with Cl - without diminution in secretory rate, provided that extracellular pH is maintained at 7.4, and its replacement with acetate actually enhances secretion. Complete replacement of Cl - with Br - also enhances secretion and replacement with I - , NO - 3 , CH 3 SO 4 or isethionate supports secretion but at progressively diminishing rates. Our data do not yet allow us to distinguish between an electroneutral Na + -Cl - cotransport model or a double countertransport (Na + -H + plus Cl - -HCO - 3 ) model as the basis of primary salivary secretion, or to propose any more suitable alternative model. With respect to ductal modification of the primary saliva, HCO - 3 omission inhibits ductal Na + absorption (i.e. salivary Na + concentration rises). This inhibition is probably related to an effect of pH on the postulated Na + -H + exchange mechanism in the luminal duct membrane since it can also be induced by lowering perfusate pH, and reversed by substitution of perfusate HCO - 3 with acetate (which enters saliva) but not HEPES (which does not enter the saliva). Substitution of perfusate Cl - with other anions seems not to inhibit ductal Na+ and K + transport markedly.

Development of an in vitro Model for the Study of the Response of Equine Tendon Fibroblasts to Injury and Medication

1997 ◽  
Vol 10 (01) ◽  
pp. 6-11 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. F. Rosenbusch ◽  
L. C. Booth ◽  
L. A. Dahlgren
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Extracellular Matrix ◽  
Light Microscopy ◽  
Light And Electron Microscopy ◽  
Tendon Healing ◽  
Matrix Proteins ◽  
Isolated Cells ◽  
Superficial Digital Flexor Tendon ◽  
Vitro Model

SummaryEquine tendon fibroblasts were isolated from explants of superficial digital flexor tendon, subcultured and maintained in monolayers. The cells were characterized by light microscopy, electron microscopy and radiolabel studies for proteoglycan production. Two predominant cell morphologies were identified. The cells dedifferentiated toward a more spindle shape with repeated subcultures. Equine tendon fibroblasts were successfully cryopreserved and subsequently subcultured. The ability to produce proteoglycan was preserved.The isolated cells were identified as fibroblasts, based on their characteristic shape by light microscopy and ultrastructure and the active production of extracellular matrix proteins. Abundant rough endoplasmic reticulum and the production of extracellular matrix products demonstrated active protein production and export. Proteoglycans were measurable via liquid scintillation counting in both the cell-associated fraction and free in the supernatant. This model is currently being utilized to study the effects of polysulfated glycosaminoglycan on tendon healing. Future uses include studying the effects of other pharmaceuticals, such as hyaluronic acid, on tendon healing.A model was developed for in vitro investigations into tendon healing. Fibroblasts were isolated from equine superficial digital flexor tendons and maintained in monolayer culture. The tenocytes were characterized via light and electron microscopy. Proteoglycan production was measured, using radio-label techniques. The fibroblasts were cryopreserved and subsequently subcultured. The cells maintained their capacity for proteoglycan production, following repeated subculturing and cryopreservation.

Early Platelet-Collagen Interactions in Whole Blood and Their Modifications by Aspirin and Dipyridamole Evaluated by a New Method (Basic Wave)

1985 ◽  
Vol 54 (04) ◽  
pp. 799-803 ◽  
Author(s):  
José Luís Pérez-Requejo ◽  
Justo Aznar ◽  
M Teresa Santos ◽  
Juana Vallés
Keyword(s):  
Whole Blood ◽  
Ex Vivo ◽  
Platelet Rich Plasma ◽  
White Blood Cells ◽  
Reversible Aggregation ◽  
Inhibitory Compounds ◽  
Rapid Generation ◽  
Stimulation Of ◽  
Collagen Stimulation

SummaryIt is shown that the supernatant of unstirred whole blood at 37° C, stimulated by 1 μg/ml of collagen for 10 sec, produces a rapid generation of pro and antiaggregatory compounds with a final proaggregatory activity which can be detected for more than 60 min on a platelet rich plasma (PRP) by turbidometric aggregometry. A reversible aggregation wave that we have called BASIC wave (for Blood Aggregation Stimulatory and Inhibitory Compounds) is recorded. The collagen stimulation of unstirred PRP produces a similar but smaller BASIC wave. BASIC’s intensity increases if erythrocytes are added to PRP but decreases if white blood cells are added instead. Aspirin abolishes “ex vivo” the ability of whole blood and PRP to generate BASIC waves and dipyridamole “in vitro” significantly reduces BASIC’s intensity in whole blood in every tested sample, but shows little effect in PRP.

DER EINFLUSS VON RESERPIN AUF DIE ANTITHYREOIDALE WIRKUNG VON KALIUMPERCHLORAT

1962 ◽  
Vol 39 (3) ◽  
pp. 423-430
Author(s):  
H. L. Krüskemper ◽  
F. J. Kessler ◽  
E. Steinkrüger
Keyword(s):  
Thyroid Gland ◽  
Male Rats ◽  
Normal Male ◽  
Tissue Respiration ◽  
List Type ◽  
Morphological Alterations ◽  
Hormone Synthesis ◽  
Stimulation Of

ABSTRACT 1. Reserpine does not inhibit the tissue respiration of liver in normal male rats (in vitro). 2. The decrease of tissue respiration of the liver with simultaneous morphological stimulation of the thyroid gland after long administration of reserpine is due to a minute inhibition of the hormone synthesis in the thyroid gland. 3. The morphological alterations of the thyroid in experimental hypothyroidism due to perchlorate can not be prevented with reserpine.

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