Abstract
Changes in the cytosolic free Ca2+ concentration ([Ca2+]i) upon activation of human neutrophils by opsonized particles (serum-treated zymosan; STZ) were evaluated by three different methods: (i) measurement of total fluorescence changes in indo-1 loaded neutrophils activated in suspension; (ii) measurement of fluorescence changes in individual indo-1 loaded neutrophils in a flow cytometer and (iii) measurement of fluorescence changes in individual fura-2 loaded neutrophils adherent to serum-coated coverslips. Our study shows that the opsonized particle-induced change in [Ca2+]i in neutrophils is altered during adherence of the cells to a serum-coated surface. These observations might be of importance for neutrophil function in vivo, since adherence is a prerequisite for diapedesis and chemotaxis.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 49-52 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | FEBS letters |
Volume | 270 |
Issue number | 1-2 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 17 Sept 1990 |
Keywords
- Adherence
- Ca signaling
- Neutrophil