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XB-ART-36026
J Physiol 2007 Mar 15;579Pt 3:657-70. doi: 10.1113/jphysiol.2006.120733.
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Permeating protons contribute to tachyphylaxis of the acid-sensing ion channel (ASIC) 1a.

Chen X , Gründer S .


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The homomeric acid-sensing ion channel 1a (ASIC1a) is a H+-activated ion channel with important physiological functions and pathophysiological impact in the central nervous system. Here we show that homomeric ASIC1a is distinguished from other ASICs by a reduced response to successive acid stimulations. Such a reduced response is called tachyphylaxis. We show that tachyphylaxis depends on H+ permeating through ASIC1a, that tachyphylaxis is attenuated by extracellular Ca2+, and that tachyphylaxis is probably linked to Ca2+ permeability of ASIC1a. Moreover, we provide evidence that tachyphylaxis is probably due to a long-lived inactive state of ASIC1a. A deeper understanding of ASIC1a tachyphylaxis may lead to pharmacological control of ASIC1a activity that could be of potential benefit for the treatment of stroke.

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Species referenced: Xenopus laevis
Genes referenced: asic1

References [+] :
Alvarez de la Rosa, Functional implications of the localization and activity of acid-sensitive channels in rat peripheral nervous system. 2002, Pubmed, Xenbase