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ArticleThe British journal of dermatology2008

Inhibition of calcium-independent phospholipase A impairs agonist-induced calcium entry in keratinocytes.

K Ross, G Parker, M Whitaker, N J Reynolds

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Article in The British journal of dermatology, 2008. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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4 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

K RossDermatological Sciences, Institute of Cellular Medicine, Medical School, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, U.K. kehinde.ross@newcastle.ac.uk
G Parker
M Whitaker
N J Reynolds
Newcastle University · GB

Funding

Medical Research Council G0502242Wellcome Trust
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundIn many cells, depletion of intracellular calcium (Ca2+) reservoirs triggers Ca2+ entry through store-operated Ca2+ channels in the plasma membrane. However, the mechanisms of agonist-induced calcium entry (ACE) in keratinocytes are not fully understood.

objectivesThis study was designed to determine if pharmacological inhibition of calcium-independent phospholipase A (iPLA(2)) impairs ACE in normal human epidermal keratinocytes.

methodsConfocal laser scanning microscopy was used to monitor the dynamics of Ca2+ signalling in keratinocytes loaded with the calcium-sensitive dye Fluo-4. Cells were stimulated with extracellular nucleotides [adenosine triphosphate (ATP) or uridine triphosphate (UTP)] or with lysophosphatidic acid (LPA), a bioactive lipid that regulates keratinocyte proliferation and differentiation.

resultsBoth ATP and UTP induced Ca2+ release in primary human keratinocytes. This was not followed by robust Ca2+ influx when the experiments were performed in low Ca2+ (70 micromol L(-1)) medium. Upon elevation of extracellular Ca2+ to 1.2 mmol L(-1), however, a biphasic response consisting of an initial Ca2+ peak followed by an elevated plateau was observed. The plateau phase was inhibited when cells were treated with bromoenol lactone, a specific pharmacological inhibitor of iPLA(2). These findings indicate that iPLA(2) activity is required for ACE in keratinocytes. LPA also evoked Ca2+ release in keratinocytes but failed to induce sustained Ca2+ entry even when extracellular Ca2+ was elevated to 1.2 mmol L(-1).

conclusionOur results demonstrate for the first time an important role for iPLA(2) in regulating ACE in primary human keratinocytes.

Indexed as

Adenosine TriphosphateCalciumCells, CulturedHumansKeratinocytesLysophospholipidsMicroscopy, ConfocalNaphthalenesPhosphodiesterase InhibitorsPhospholipases A2, Calcium-IndependentPyronesUridine Triphosphate6-(bromomethylene)tetrahydro-3-(1-naphthaleneyl)-2H-pyran-2-oneAdenosine TriphosphateCalciumlysophosphatidic acidLysophospholipidsNaphthalenesPhosphodiesterase InhibitorsPhospholipases A2, Calcium-IndependentPyronesUridine Triphosphate

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PMID18028502
PMCPMC2658711
OpenAlexW1986326220

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