Abstract
Additon of opsonized particles to human neutrophils in suspension leads to a biphasic elevation in the cytosolic free Ca2+ concentration ([Ca2+]i). The rise in [Ca2+]i, during the second phase (> 3 min) is pronounced (about 400 nM), in contrast to the rise during the first phase, which is relatively small (< 100 nM). The second and large rise in [Ca2+]i is brought about by messenger(s) released from the cell after addition of opsonized particles. This second rise in [Ca2+]i, is not observed in the presence of the platelet-activating factor (PAF) antagonist WEB 2086, indicating that PAF can act as an intercellular messenger affecting Ca2+ homeostasis in human neutrophils.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 209-212 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| Journal | FEBS letters |
| Volume | 259 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 18 Dec 1989 |
Keywords
- Human neutrophil
- Intercellular messenger
- Opsonized particle
- Platelet-activating factor
- [Ca], cytosolic free
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