Regulation of goby intestinal ion absorption by the calcium messenger system
Loretz, C.A.
Journal of Experimental Zoology 244(1): 67-78
1987
ISSN/ISBN: 0022-104X PMID: 2447221 DOI: 10.1002/jez.1402440109
Accession: 006288232
The role of the calcium messenger system in the regulation of ion absorption across the teleost intestine was studied using pharmacological intervention. Radiochloride transport was independent of external Ca2+ over the range 10 microM to 2.5 mM. Treatment with the Ca2+ ionophore A23187 (to hyperpolarization of the apical membrane potential of intestinal epithelial cells. The Ca2+-calmodulin antagonists trifluoperazine (TFP) and calmidazolium (R24571) produced opposite effects, i.e., stimulation of Cl- absorption and cellular depolarization. Treatment with TFP or R24571 will block or override the inhibitory action of A23187. These data suggest a regulatory role for Ca2+ in the control of intestinal NaCl absorption and mediation via calmodulin.
