Journal article
Regulation of slow wave frequency by IP3-sensitive calcium release in the murine small intestine
Abstract
Slow waves determine frequency and propagation characteristics of contractions in the small intestine, yet little is known about mechanisms of slow wave regulation. We propose a role for intracellular Ca(2+), inositol 1,4,5,-trisphosphate (IP(3))-sensitive Ca(2+) release, and sarcoplasmic reticulum (SR) Ca(2+) content in the regulation of slow wave frequency because 1) 1,2-bis(2-aminophenoxy)ethane-N,N,N',N'-tetraacetic acid-AM, a cytosolic …
Authors
Malysz J; Donnelly G; Huizinga JD
Journal
AJP Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology, Vol. 280, No. 3, pp. g439–g448
Publisher
American Physiological Society
Publication Date
March 1, 2001
DOI
10.1152/ajpgi.2001.280.3.g439
ISSN
0193-1857
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Fields of Research (FoR)
Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)
Adrenergic alpha-AgonistsAnimalsCaffeineCalciumCalcium ChannelsCalcium-Transporting ATPasesChelating AgentsCholinergic AgonistsColforsinDose-Response Relationship, DrugEnzyme InhibitorsFemaleGastrointestinal MotilityInositol 1,4,5-TrisphosphateInositol 1,4,5-Trisphosphate ReceptorsIntestine, SmallIntracellular FluidMacrocyclic CompoundsMaleMembrane PotentialsMiceNitroprussideOxazolesReceptors, Cytoplasmic and NuclearSarcoplasmic ReticulumSarcoplasmic Reticulum Calcium-Transporting ATPasesSignal TransductionType C Phospholipases