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J Gen Physiol ; 156(1)2024 Jan 01.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37947795

RESUMO

Calcium (Ca2+) extrusion is an essential function of the enamel-forming ameloblasts, providing Ca2+ for extracellular mineralization. The plasma membrane Ca2+ ATPases (PMCAs) remove cytosolic Ca2+ (cCa2+) and were recently shown to be efficient when ameloblasts experienced low cCa2+ elevation. Sodium-calcium (Na+/Ca2+) exchange has higher capacity to extrude cCa2+, but there is limited evidence on the function of the two main families of Na+/Ca2+ exchangers in enamel formation. The purpose of this study was to analyze the function of the NCX (coded by SLC8) and the K+-dependent NCKX (coded by SLC24) exchangers in rat ameloblasts and to compare their efficacy in the two main stages of enamel formation: the enamel forming secretory stage and the mineralizing or maturation stage. mRNA expression profiling confirmed the expression of Slc8 and Slc24 genes in enamel cells, Slc24a4 being the most highly upregulated transcript during the maturation stage, when Ca2+ transport increases. Na+/Ca2+ exchange was analyzed in the Ca2+ influx mode in Fura-2 AM-loaded ameloblasts. We show that maturation-stage ameloblasts have a higher Na+/Ca2+ exchange capacity than secretory-stage cells. We also show that Na+/Ca2+ exchange in both stages is dominated by NCKX over NCX. The importance of NCKX function in ameloblasts may partly explain why mutations in the SLC24A4 gene, but not in SLC8 genes, result in enamel disease. Our results demonstrate that Na+/Ca2+ exchangers are fully operational in ameloblasts and that their contribution to Ca2+ homeostasis increases in the maturation stage, when Ca2+ transport need is higher.


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Cálcio , Sódio , Ratos , Animais , Cálcio/metabolismo , Transporte Biológico , Homeostase , Sódio/metabolismo
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Clin Exp Hypertens ; 44(6): 573-584, 2022 Aug 18.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-35699125

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AIMS: This raised the issue of whether in vivo long-term red wine treatment can act as a modulator of these targets. MAIN METHODS: We monitored SBP, glucose tolerance, oxidative stress, and cardiovascular function. Aortic and atrial tissues from normotensive-WKY, hypertensive-SHR, and diabetic-STZ animals, chronically exposed to red wine (3.715 ml/kg/v.o/day) or alcohol (12%) for 21-days, were used to measure contractile/relaxation responses by force transducers. Key findings: red wine, but not alcohol, prevented the increase of SBP and hyperglycemic peak. Additionally, was observed prevention of oxidative stress metabolites formation and an improvement in ROS scavenging antioxidant capacity of SHR. We also revealed that red wine intake enhances the endothelium-dependent relaxation, decreases the hypercontractile mediated by angiotensin-II in the aorta, and via ß1-adrenoceptors in the atrium. SIGNIFICANCE: The long-term consumption of red wine can improve oxidative stress and the functionality of angiotensin-II and ß1-adrenoceptors, inspiring new pharmacologic and dietetic therapeutic approaches for the treatment of hypertension and diabetes.Abbreviation Acronyms and/or abbreviations: [Ca2+]cyt = Cytosolic Ca2+ Concentration; ACh = Acetylcholine; ANG II = Angiotensin II; AT1 = ANG II type 1 receptor; AUC = Area Under the Curve; Ca2+ = Calcium; Endo + = Endothelium Intact; Fen = Phenylephrine (1 µM); GTT = Glucose Tolerance Test; ISO = Isoprenaline (isoproterenol); KHN = Krebs-Henseleit Nutrient; LA = Left Atria; LH = Lipid Hydroperoxide; NO = Nitric Oxide; RA = Right Atria; RAS = Renin-Angiotensin System; ROS = Reactive Oxygen Species; SBP = Systolic Blood Pressure; SHR = Spontaneously Hypertensive Rats; STZ = Streptozotocin; WKY = Normotensive Wistar Kyoto Rats.


Assuntos
Diabetes Mellitus , Hipertensão , Vinho , Angiotensina II/farmacologia , Animais , Pressão Sanguínea , Isoproterenol/farmacologia , Isoproterenol/uso terapêutico , Óxido Nítrico/metabolismo , Estresse Oxidativo , Ratos , Ratos Endogâmicos SHR , Ratos Endogâmicos WKY , Espécies Reativas de Oxigênio , Receptores Adrenérgicos/metabolismo , Receptores Adrenérgicos/uso terapêutico , Estreptozocina/uso terapêutico
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Curr Vasc Pharmacol ; 15(3): 265-281, 2017.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-28155613

RESUMO

BACKGROUND: Chronic ethanol (EtOH) consumption has been associated with deleterious effects on the cardiovascular system by abnormal calcium (Ca2+) handling. Store-operated Ca2+ entry (SOCE) is related to cardiovascular remodeling which leads to the hypertension development, and the coupling between STIM-1 (ER Ca2+ sensor) and Orai-1 (channel pore) is a key mechanism to control SOCE through of store-operated Ca2+ channels (SOCCs). However, the role of STIM-1/Orai-1-mediated SOCE and its cross-talk with EtOH-triggered vascular remodeling and hypertension remain poorly understood. We address this subject in the present study by evaluating how chronic EtOH consumption induces alterations in Ca2+ handling via SOCE. METHODS: Male Wistar Kyoto (WKY) and Spontaneously Hypertensive (SHR) rats were subjected to the intake of increasing EtOH concentrations (5-20%, for 30 days). Systolic blood pressure (SBP) and EtOH concentration were measured; cardiovascular remodeling was assessed by histomorphometry; and function/ expression of STIM-1/Orai-1-mediated Ca2+ influx were evaluated by isometric contraction and western blot experiments. RESULTS: Compared to the WKY-Control, our results show that: (1) chronic EtOH consumption caused a significant elevation of SBP in both strains; (2) cardiac hypertrophy and hypertrophic aortic wall remodeling much more pronounced in WKY-EtOH; (3) decreased capacity of ER to store and release Ca2+; (4) increased STIM-1/Orai-1-mediated SOCCs activation, which was selectively inhibited by YM-58483; and (5) increased expression of STIM-1 in WKY-EtOH and SHR-Control rats. CONCLUSION: These findings suggest that hypertrophic aortic remodeling and abnormal contraction triggered mainly by Ca2+ overload via STIM-1/Orai-1-mediated SOCE through SOCCs are involved hypertension developed by EtOH consumption.


Assuntos
Consumo de Bebidas Alcoólicas/efeitos adversos , Sinalização do Cálcio , Cálcio/metabolismo , Etanol , Hipertensão/metabolismo , Músculo Liso Vascular/metabolismo , Miócitos de Músculo Liso/metabolismo , Proteína ORAI1/metabolismo , Molécula 1 de Interação Estromal/metabolismo , Animais , Aorta Torácica/metabolismo , Aorta Torácica/fisiopatologia , Pressão Sanguínea , Modelos Animais de Doenças , Retículo Endoplasmático/metabolismo , Hipertensão/etiologia , Hipertensão/fisiopatologia , Masculino , Músculo Liso Vascular/fisiopatologia , Miócitos Cardíacos/metabolismo , Ratos Endogâmicos SHR , Ratos Endogâmicos WKY , Fatores de Tempo , Regulação para Cima , Remodelação Vascular , Vasoconstrição
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