American journal of physiology. Cell physiology, 299(5), C1180-C1194 (2010-08-20)
Hyaluronan, a joint lubricant and regulator of synovial fluid content, is secreted by fibroblast-like synoviocytes lining the joint cavity, and secretion is greatly stimulated by Ca(2+)-dependent protein kinase C. This study aimed to define synoviocyte membrane currents and channels that
The Journal of clinical investigation, 116(12), 3139-3149 (2006-11-14)
Smooth muscle formation and function are critical in development and postnatal life. Hence, studies aimed at better understanding SMC differentiation are of great importance. Here, we report that multipotent adult progenitor cells (MAPCs) isolated from rat, murine, porcine, and human
The Journal of biological chemistry, 282(12), 8594-8603 (2007-01-24)
Enhanced activity of the dopaminergic system originating in the ventral tegmental area is implicated in addictive and psychiatric disorders. Burst firing increases dopamine levels at the synapse to signal novelty and salience. We have previously reported a calcium-dependent burst firing
The pharmacological, radioligand binding, and electrophysiological properties of FPL 64176, a new nondihydropyridine Ca2+ channel activator, were studied in rat tail artery, cardiac membranes, and A7r5 smooth muscle cells. FPL 64176 induced a contractile response, with an EC50 value of
The European journal of neuroscience, 29(1), 32-41 (2009-01-06)
Long-term depression (LTD) at striatal synapses is mediated by postsynaptic endocannabinoid (eCB) release and presynaptic cannabinoid 1 receptor (CB(1)R) activation. Previous studies have indicated that eCB mobilization at excitatory synapses might be regulated by afferent activation. To further address the
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