Zonation of Pancreatic Acinar Cells in Diabetic Mice

Pancreatic Acinar Cells

Trisphosphate in Pancreatic Acinar Cells

The mechanisms of agonist-induced Ca 2 1 spikes have been investigated using a caged inositol 1,4,5-trisphosphate (IP 3 ) and a low-affinity Ca 2 1 indicator, BTC, in pancreatic acinar cells. Rapid photolysis of caged IP 3 was able to reproduce acetylcholine (ACh)induced three forms of Ca 2 1 spikes: local Ca 2 1 spikes and submicromolar ( , 1 m M) and micromolar (1–15 m M) global Ca 2 1 spikes...

Insulin protects pancreatic acinar cells

Background: Impaired metabolism and cytosolic Ca overload in pancreatic acinar cells can trigger pancreatitis. Results: Insulin protected cells from oxidantinduced Ca overload, inhibition of the plasma membrane calcium pump (PMCA) and ATP depletion. Conclusion: Insulin switches metabolism towards glycolysis and fuels the PMCA even when mitochondria are impaired. Significance: This mechanism may...

Ca Signaling in Pancreatic Acinar Cells

Calcium-magnesium interactions in pancreatic acinar cells.

Although the role of calcium (Ca2+) in the signal transduction and pathobiology of the exocrine pancreas is firmly established, the role of magnesium (Mg2+) remains unclear. We have characterized the intracellular distribution of Mg2+ in response to hormone stimulation in isolated mouse pancreatic acinar cells and studied the role of Mg2+ in modulating Ca2+ signaling using microspectrofluoromet...