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The simultaneous measurement of nucleotide-stimulated cytosolic calcium signaling and anion secretion in cultured equine sweat gland epithelium.January 2000 (has links)
Wong Hau Yan Connie. / Thesis (M.Phil.)--Chinese University of Hong Kong, 2000. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 86-95). / Abstracts in English and Chinese. / Abstract --- p.ii / Acknowledgements --- p.ix / Contents --- p.x / List of Figures --- p.xiii / List of Tables --- p.xv / Abbreviations --- p.xvi / Chapter Chapter 1: --- Introduction / Chapter 1.1 --- Role of extracellular nucleotides in equine sweat gland epithelial cells --- p.1 / Chapter 1.2 --- Subdivision of P1 and P2 purinoceptor --- p.4 / Chapter 1.3 --- General properties of P2 purinoceptor --- p.5 / Chapter 1.3.1 --- P2X purinoceptor family --- p.5 / Chapter 1.3.2 --- P2Y purinoceptor family --- p.8 / Chapter 1.4 --- The diversity of P2Y purinoceptor --- p.10 / Chapter 1.4.1 --- P2Y1 receptor --- p.10 / Chapter 1.4.2 --- P2Y2 receptor --- p.10 / Chapter 1.4.3 --- P2Y4 receptor --- p.10 / Chapter 1.4.4 --- P2Y6 receptor --- p.10 / Chapter 1.4.5 --- P2Y11 receptor --- p.11 / Chapter 1.5 --- The importance of calcium --- p.13 / Chapter 1.6 --- General aspects of calcium signaling --- p.14 / Chapter 1.7 --- Calcium release from the intracellular calcium stores --- p.15 / Chapter 1.7.1 --- Metabolism of inositol phosphates --- p.15 / Chapter 1.7.2 --- Ca2+ release from the internal calcium store --- p.15 / Chapter 1.8 --- Store-operated calcium channels (SOCC) or Capacitative calcium entry (CCE) --- p.18 / Chapter 1.8.1 --- The nature of the signal for CCE --- p.18 / Chapter 1.8.1.1 --- Conformational coupling --- p.18 / Chapter 1.8.1.2 --- Diffusible messenger --- p.21 / Chapter 1.9 --- Mechanism of intracellular calcium measurement --- p.25 / Chapter 1.10 --- Background of E92/3 cell line --- p.28 / Chapter Chapter 2: --- Materials and methods --- p.29 / Chapter 2.1 --- Cell culture --- p.29 / Chapter 2.2 --- Preparation of the simultaneous measurement --- p.31 / Chapter 2.2.1 --- Cell seeding --- p.31 / Chapter 2.2.2 --- Dye loading --- p.33 / Chapter 2.3 --- The setup of simultaneous measurement --- p.36 / Chapter 2.4 --- Statistical analysis --- p.40 / Chapter Chapter 3: --- Results --- p.41 / Chapter 3.1 --- Major domain of Ca2+ influx is from the basolateral side --- p.41 / Chapter 3.1.1 --- Effect of store depletion by apical ATP --- p.41 / Chapter 3.1.2 --- Effect of store depletion by basolateral ATP --- p.43 / Chapter 3.1.3 --- Effect of store depletion by thapsigargin --- p.47 / Chapter 3.2 --- Differential effect of apical and basolateral nucleotides on [Ca2+]i and Isc --- p.51 / Chapter 3.2.1 --- Basolateral ATP activates an increase in [Ca2+]i but not Isc --- p.51 / Chapter 3.2.2 --- Apical and basolateral ATP activated distinct but partially overlapped internal Ca2+ pool --- p.51 / Chapter 3.2.3 --- "Dose-dependent effect of apical or basolateral ATP, UDP and UTP on [Ca2+]i i and Isc" --- p.54 / Chapter 3.3 --- P2Y receptors subtypes on the basolateral membrane --- p.60 / Chapter 3.3.1 --- "Possible involvement of P2X, P2Y1 and P2Y11 purinoceptors on the basolateral membrane" --- p.60 / Chapter 3.3.2 --- "Cross-desensitization of experiments of UTP, ATP and UDP" --- p.60 / Chapter 3.4 --- The ATP-activated Ca2+ pool and thapsigargin-activated Ca2+ pool are partially overlapped --- p.68 / Chapter 3.5 --- Anion secretion activated by Ca2+ -independent pathway --- p.74 / Chapter Chapter 4: --- Discussion --- p.76 / Chapter 4.1 --- The major membrane for the CCE is from the basolateral side --- p.76 / Chapter 4.2 --- Basolateral P2Y receptors --- p.80 / Chapter 4.3 --- Differential effects of apical and basolateral ATP --- p.82 / Chapter 4.3.1 --- Apical and basolateral ATP release Ca2+ from different pools --- p.83 / Chapter 4.3.2 --- Ca2+ -independent mechanism --- p.83 / Chapter 4.3.3 --- Other potential signaling molecules --- p.84 / Chapter Chapter 5: --- Reference --- p.86
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Characterization of adenosine receptors on rat peritoneal mast cells.January 2005 (has links)
Wong Lai Lok. / Thesis (M.Phil.)--Chinese University of Hong Kong, 2005. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 162-173). / Abstracts in English and Chinese. / Abstract --- p.ii / Acknowledgements --- p.vi / Publications --- p.vii / Abbreviations --- p.viii / Chapter Chapter 1 --- Introduction --- p.1 / Chapter 1.1. --- Historical Background --- p.2 / Chapter 1.2. --- Heterogeneity of mast cells --- p.3 / Chapter 1.3. --- Mast cell mediators --- p.5 / Chapter 1.3.1. --- Performed and granule associated mediators --- p.5 / Chapter 1.3.2. --- Newly synthesized mediators --- p.8 / Chapter 1.3.3. --- Cytokines --- p.10 / Chapter 1.4. --- Mast cell activation --- p.10 / Chapter 1.4.1. --- Aggregation of IgE Receptors (FcεRI) --- p.10 / Chapter 1.4.2. --- Activation of Phospholipase C --- p.11 / Chapter 1.4.3. --- Activation of Adenylate cyclase --- p.13 / Chapter 1.5. --- Adenosine --- p.14 / Chapter 1.5.1. --- Adenosine receptors --- p.14 / Chapter 1.5.2. --- Selective agonists and antagonists --- p.17 / Chapter 1.5.3. --- Physiological and pathological roles of adenosine --- p.20 / Chapter 1.6. --- Role of adenosine receptors in mast cell activation --- p.21 / Chapter 1.7. --- Aims of the study --- p.23 / Chapter Chapter 2 --- Materials and Methods --- p.30 / Chapter 2.1. --- Materials --- p.31 / Chapter 2.1.1. --- Mast cells secretagogues --- p.31 / Chapter 2.1.2. --- Anti-allergic compounds --- p.31 / Chapter 2.1.3. --- Adenosine receptor agonists and antagonists --- p.31 / Chapter 2.1.4. --- Materials for buffers --- p.32 / Chapter 2.1.5. --- Materials for rat sensitization --- p.32 / Chapter 2.1.6. --- Materials for histamine assay --- p.33 / Chapter 2.1.7. --- Miscellaneous --- p.33 / Chapter 2.2. --- Buffers and stock solutions --- p.34 / Chapter 2.2.1 --- Buffer ingredients --- p.34 / Chapter 2.2.2 --- Stock solutions --- p.34 / Chapter 2.3. --- Source of mast cells --- p.35 / Chapter 2.3.1. --- Animals --- p.35 / Chapter 2.3.2. --- Sensitization of animals --- p.35 / Chapter 2.3.3. --- Isolation of rat peritoneal mast cells --- p.35 / Chapter 2.3.4. --- Mast cells purification --- p.36 / Chapter 2.3.5. --- Cell counting --- p.36 / Chapter 2.4. --- General protocol for histamine release --- p.37 / Chapter 2.4.1. --- Histamine assay --- p.37 / Chapter 2.4.2. --- Antagonist studies --- p.38 / Chapter 2.4.3. --- Determination of histamine contents --- p.38 / Chapter 2.4.4. --- Calculation of histamine levels --- p.39 / Chapter 2.5. --- Statistical analysis --- p.40 / Chapter Chapter 3 --- "Effects of adenosine, adenosine deaminase and adenosine receptor agonists on mast cell activation" --- p.42 / Chapter 3.1. --- Introduction --- p.43 / Chapter 3.2. --- Materials and methods --- p.44 / Chapter 3.3. --- Results --- p.45 / Chapter 3.3.1. --- Effects of adenosine on anti-IgE induced histamine release in HEPES buffer --- p.45 / Chapter 3.3.2. --- Effects of NECA on anti-IgE induced histamine release in HEPES buffer --- p.46 / Chapter 3.3.3. --- Effects of CCPA on anti-IgE induced histamine release in HEPES buffer --- p.47 / Chapter 3.3.4. --- Effects of CPA on anti-IgE induced histamine release in HEPES buffer --- p.47 / Chapter 3.3.5. --- Effects of CGS21680 on anti-IgE induced histamine release in HEPES buffer --- p.48 / Chapter 3.3.6. --- Effects of Cl-MECA on anti-IgE induced histamine release in HEPES buffer --- p.49 / Chapter 3.3.7. --- Effects of adenosine deaminase on anti-IgE induced histamine release from rat peritoneal mast cells --- p.50 / Chapter 3.3.8. --- Effects of NECA on anti-IgE induced histamine release with and without adenosine deaminase --- p.50 / Chapter 3.3.9. --- Effects of Cl-MECA on anti-IgE induced histamine release with and without adenosine deaminase --- p.53 / Chapter 3.3.10. --- Effects of CV1808 on anti-IgE induced histamine release in HEPES buffer --- p.55 / Chapter 3.4. --- Discussion --- p.76 / Chapter 3.5. --- Conclusion --- p.83 / Chapter Chapter 4 --- Effects of adenosine receptor antagonists on mast cell activation --- p.88 / Chapter 4.1. --- Introduction --- p.89 / Chapter 4.2. --- Materials and methods --- p.90 / Chapter 4.3. --- Results --- p.91 / Chapter 4.3.1. --- Effects of A1 receptor antagonist DPCPX on modulations of anti-IgE induced histamine release by adenosine receptor agonists --- p.91 / Chapter 4.3.2. --- Effects of A2A receptor antagonist ZM241385 on modulations of anti-IgE induced histamine release by adenosine receptor agonists --- p.91 / Chapter 4.3.3. --- Effects of A2B receptor antagonist MRS 1706 on modulations of anti-IgE induced histamine release by adenosine receptor agonists --- p.92 / Chapter 4.3.4. --- Effects of A3 receptor antagonist VUF5574 on modulations of anti-IgE induced histamine release by adenosine receptor agonists --- p.93 / Chapter 4.3.5. --- Further characterization of adenosine mediated potentiation of anti-IgE histamine release using VUF5574 and ZM241385 --- p.93 / Chapter 4.3.6. --- Effects of theophylline on anti-IgE induced percentage potentiation in HEPES buffer --- p.95 / Chapter 4.4. --- Discussion --- p.130 / Chapter 4.5. --- Conclusion --- p.135 / Chapter Chapter 5 --- Further characterization of the effects of adenosine on mast cells --- p.138 / Chapter 5.1. --- Introduction --- p.139 / Chapter 5.2. --- Materials and methods --- p.141 / Chapter 5.3. --- Results --- p.142 / Chapter 5.3.1. --- Effects of anti-IgE induced histamine release in calcium free and HEPES buffers --- p.142 / Chapter 5.3.2. --- Effects of adenosine on anti-IgE induced histamine release in calcium free buffer --- p.143 / Chapter 5.3.3. --- Effects of adenosine deaminase on compound48/80 induced histamine release from rat peritoneal mast cells --- p.143 / Chapter 5.3.4. --- Effects of adenosine on compound 48/80 induced histamine release in HEPES buffer --- p.144 / Chapter 5.3.5. --- Effects of adenosine deaminase on A23187 induced histamine release from rat peritoneal mast cells --- p.144 / Chapter 5.3.6. --- Effects of adenosine on calcium ionophore A23187 induced histamine release in HEPES buffer --- p.145 / Chapter 5.3.7. --- Effects of adenosine receptor antagonists on inosine mediated enhancement of anti-IgE induced histamine release --- p.145 / Chapter 5.4. --- Discussion --- p.157 / Chapter 5.5. --- Conclusion --- p.160 / References --- p.162
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Metabolic roles of adenosine : studies using genetically modified mice and transfected cells /Johansson, Stina, January 2007 (has links)
Diss. (sammanfattning) Stockholm : Karolinska institutet, 2007. / Härtill 4 uppsatser.
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Regulation by glutamate- and adenosine-receptors of dopamine and acetylcholine release from rat striatal slices /Jin, Shaoyu. January 1900 (has links)
Diss. (sammanfattning) Stockholm : Karol. inst. / Härtill 7 uppsatser.
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Adenosine receptor signaling and the activation of mitogen-activated protein kinases /Schulte, Gunnar, January 2002 (has links)
Diss. (sammanfattning) Stockholm : Karolinska institutet, 2002. / Härtill 5 uppsatser.
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Thrombin/ADP-induced platelet activation and drug intervention /Nylander, Sven, January 2005 (has links) (PDF)
Diss. (sammanfattning) Linköping : Univ., 2005. / Härtill 5 uppsatser.
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Salivary gland P2 nucleotide receptors structure and function studies /Landon, Linda A. Neighbors January 1998 (has links)
Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Missouri--Columbia, 1998. / Typescript. Vita. Includes bibliographical references (leaves: 145-165). Also available on the Internet.
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P2 nucleotide receptors during postnatal development of rat salivary glandsPark, Minjung Kang, January 1999 (has links)
Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Missouri--Columbia, 1999. / Typescript. Vita. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 108-124). Also available on the Internet.
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Salivary gland P2 nucleotide receptors structure and function studies /Landon, Linda A. Neighbors January 1998 (has links)
Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Missouri--Columbia, 1998. / eContent provider-neutral record in process. Description based on print version record. Includes bibliographical references.
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Dopamine and adenosine receptor function in adult and developing dopamine-deficient mice /Kim, Douglas S., January 2002 (has links)
Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Washington, 2002. / Vita. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 138-142).
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