Regulator of G-protein signaling 14 protein modulates Ca²+ influx through Cav1 channels

Neuroreport. 2010 Nov 17;21(16):1034-9. doi: 10.1097/WNR.0b013e32833f7b7b.

Abstract

Calcium flux through L-type voltage-activated calcium (Cav1) channels is crucial for regulating brain functions including memory formation and behavior. Alterations in Ca²+ homeostasis have been linked to many cognitive disorders, and understanding the regulation of this process is crucial for their remedy. Therefore, here, we have evaluated the effect of a multifunctional protein known to be involved in memory functions called regulator of G-protein signaling 14 (RGS-14) on Cav1 channel activity in neuronal cell lines NG108-15 and SH-SY5Y. RGS-14 protein produced significant reduction in Ca²+ influx in both cell lines and this effect was dependent on nifedipine-sensitive Cav1 channels. Thus, our results provide evidence supporting the idea that RGS-14 may facilitate the cognitive processing by modulating Cav1 channel-mediated intracellular Ca²+ transients.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Calcium / antagonists & inhibitors
  • Calcium / metabolism*
  • Calcium Channels, L-Type / physiology*
  • Calcium Signaling / physiology*
  • Caveolin 1 / metabolism*
  • Cell Line, Tumor
  • Cell Membrane / drug effects
  • Cell Membrane / metabolism
  • Cognition / physiology
  • Humans
  • Neurons / metabolism*
  • Neurons / physiology
  • RGS Proteins / genetics
  • RGS Proteins / physiology*

Substances

  • CAV1 protein, human
  • Calcium Channels, L-Type
  • Caveolin 1
  • RGS Proteins
  • RGS14 protein, human
  • Calcium