Abstract
In this review, we describe the background and implications of our recent discovery that two-pore channels (TPCs) comprise a novel class of calcium release channels gated by the intracellular messenger nicotinic acid adenine dinucleotide phosphate (NAADP). Their localisation to the endolysosomal system highlights a new function for these organelles as targets for NAADP-mediated Ca2+ mobilisation. In addition, we describe how TPCs may also trigger further Ca2+ release by coupling to the endoplasmic reticular stores through activation of IP3 receptors and ryanodine receptors.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 869-876 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Journal | Pflugers Archiv European Journal of Physiology |
Volume | 458 |
Issue number | 5 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Sept 2009 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Ca2+ mobilisation
- Ca2+ stores
- Ca2+-induced Ca2+ release
- Calcium signalling
- Calcium transient
- Cholecystokinin
- Endothelin
- Inositol 1,4,5-trisphosphate
- Ion channel
- Pancreatic β-cell