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J Membr Biol
2011 May 01;2411:21-9. doi: 10.1007/s00232-011-9359-5.
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Penetratin peptide potentiates endogenous calcium-activated chloride currents in Xenopus oocytes.
Kanjhan R
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Bellingham MC
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Calcium-activated chloride currents (CaCCs) are required for epithelial electrolyte and fluid secretion, fertilization, sensory transduction and excitability of neurons and smooth muscle. Defolliculated Xenopus oocytes express a robust CaCC formed by a heterologous group of proteins including transmembrane protein 16A (TMEM16A) and bestrophins. Penetratin, a 17-amino acid peptide, potentiated endogenous oocyte CaCCs by ~50-fold at 10 μM, recorded using a two-electrode voltage clamp. CaCC potentiation was rapid and dose-dependent (EC50=3.2 μM). Penetratin-potentiated currents reversed at -18 mV and were dependent on the extracellular divalent cations present, showing positive regulation by Ca2+ and Mg2+ but effective block by Zn2+ (IC50=5.9 μM). Extracellular Cd2+, Cu2+ and Ba2+ resulted in bimodal responses: CaCC inhibition at low but potentiation at high concentrations. Intracellular BAPTA injection, which prevents activation of CaCCs, and the Cl- channel blockers niflumic acid and DIDS significantly reduced potentiation. In contrast, the K+ channel blockers Cs+, TEA, tertiapin-Q and halothane had no significant effect. This pharmacological profile is consistent with penetratin potentiation of zinc-sensitive CaCCs that are activated by influx of extracellular Ca2+. These findings may stimulate basic research on CaCCs in native cells and may lead to development of novel therapeutics targeting disorders caused by insufficient chloride secretion.
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