Modulation of bradykinin-induced intracellular Ca2+ oscillations in v-Ki-ras-transformed fibroblasts

Zhongguo Yao Li Xue Bao. 1994 Nov;15(6):511-5.

Abstract

Modulation of bradykinin (BK)-induced intracellular Ca2+ oscillations was investigated with single cell Ca2+ analysis in v-Ki-ras-transformed NIH3T3 fibroblasts. The Ca2+ oscillations were inhibited by the addition of a specific antagonist for subtype 2 of BK receptors (B2 receptor), not the antagonist for B1 receptor. Decrease of the extracellular Ca2+ concentration suppressed the [Ca2+]i oscillations and application of thapsigargin dissipated the [Ca2+]i oscillations. These findings suggest that the continuous activation of B2 receptor leading to the fluctuations of both Ca2+ influx which refills the internal Ca2+ stores, and Ca2+ mobilization from the internal stores, is essential to the occurrence of the [Ca2+]i oscillations in these cells.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • 3T3 Cells / metabolism*
  • Animals
  • Bradykinin / analogs & derivatives
  • Bradykinin / antagonists & inhibitors
  • Bradykinin / pharmacology*
  • Bradykinin Receptor Antagonists
  • Calcium Channels / drug effects*
  • Calcium-Transporting ATPases / antagonists & inhibitors
  • Genes, ras
  • Mice
  • Terpenes / pharmacology
  • Thapsigargin

Substances

  • Bradykinin Receptor Antagonists
  • Calcium Channels
  • Terpenes
  • B 4162
  • bradykinin, Leu(8)-des-Arg(9)-
  • Thapsigargin
  • Calcium-Transporting ATPases
  • Bradykinin