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Effects of C-type natriuretic peptide and endothelin-3 on the cGMP system in cultured rat C6 glioma cells.

by Tung Sin Yi, Cindy. / Thesis (M.Phil.)--Chinese University of Hong Kong, 1994. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 117-132). / Acknowledgements --- p.I / List of Abbreviations --- p.II / Abstract --- p.IV / Chapter Chapter 1 --- Introduction / Chapter 1.1 --- Astrocytes in the Central Nervous System (CNS) l / Chapter 1.1.1 --- Characteristics of astrocytes / Chapter 1.1.2 --- Functions of astrocytes / Chapter 1.1.2.1 --- General functions of astrocytes / Chapter 1.1.2.2 --- Effects of neuroactive peptides on astrocytes / Chapter 1.1.3 --- Gliomas and the rat C6 glioma cells / Chapter 1.2 --- C-Type natriuretic peptide (CNP) in the CNS --- p.9 / Chapter 1.2.1 --- Structure and distribution of natriuretic peptides in the CNS / Chapter 1.2.2 --- Actions of CNP / Chapter 1.2.3 --- Natriuretic peptide receptors and signal transduction in astrocytes / Chapter 1.3 --- Endothelin-3 (ET-3) in the CNS --- p.18 / Chapter 1.3.1 --- Structure and distribution of endothelins (ETs) in the CNS / Chapter 1.3.2 --- Actions of ET-3 / Chapter 1.3.3 --- Endothelin receptors and signal transductionin astrocytes / Chapter 1.4 --- cGMP second messenger system in astrocytes --- p.28 / Chapter 1.4.1 --- Second messenger systems in astrocytes / Chapter 1.4.2 --- cGMP as second messenger in astrocytes / Chapter 1.4.3 --- Post cGMP cascade effects / Chapter 1.5 --- The aims of this project --- p.33 / Chapter Chapter 2 --- Methods / Chapter 2.1 --- In vitro culture of rat C6 glioma cells --- p.36 / Chapter 2.1.1 --- Preparation of reagents / Chapter 2.1.2 --- Culture of C6 glioma cells / Chapter 2.1.3 --- "Cell plating in 6-well, 24-well and 96-well plastic trays" / Chapter 2.2 --- Determination of cGMP --- p.40 / Chapter 2.2.1 --- Measurement of cGMP / Chapter 2.2.2 --- Data analysis / Chapter 2.3 --- Determination of the effect of CNP on cGMP productionin C6 cells --- p.41 / Chapter 2.4 --- Determination of the effect of ET-3 on the action of CNPin C6cells --- p.44 / Chapter 2.4.1 --- Measurement of intracellular cGMP levels affected by ET-3 / Chapter 2.4.2 --- Measurement of intracellular cGMP levels affected by CNP with ET-3 pretreatment / Chapter 2.5 --- Determination of the effects of PKC activator and inhibitor on CNP-treated C6 cells --- p.46 / Chapter 2.5.1 --- Measurement of intracellular cGMP levels affected by PKC activator or inhibitor / Chapter 2.5.2 --- Measurement of intracellular cGMP levels affected by CNP with PKC activator or inhibitor pretreatment / Chapter 2.5.3 --- Measurement of intracellular cGMP levels affected by CNP with PKC inhibitor antagonized PMA or ET-3 pretreatment / Chapter 2.6 --- Determination of the effect of arachidonic acid on the action of CNP in C6 cells --- p.49 / Chapter 2.7 --- Determination of the effects of ET-3 and CNP on calcium uptake in C6 cells --- p.50 / Chapter 2.8 --- Determination of the effects of CNP and ET-3 on cell volume change in C6 cells --- p.51 / Chapter 2.9 --- Determination of the effects of CNP and ET-3 on glucose and amino acids uptake in C6 cells --- p.53 / Chapter 2.9.1 --- Measurement of glucose uptake in CNP - and/or ET- 3-treated C6 cells / Chapter 2.9.2 --- Measurement of amino acids uptake in CNP - and/or ET-3-treated C6 cells / Chapter 2.10 --- "Determination of thymidine, uridine and leucine incorporation in CNP - and/or ET-3- treated C6 cells" --- p.55 / Chapter Chapter 3 --- Results / Chapter 3.1 --- Effects of CNP and ET-3 on cGMP production in cultured rat C6 glioma cells --- p.56 / Chapter 3.1.1 --- Effect of CNP on cGMP production in cultured C6 glioma cells --- p.57 / Chapter 3.1.1.1 --- The time course of CNP on cGMP production / Chapter 3.1.1.2 --- Dosage-response of CNP on cGMP production / Chapter 3.1.2 --- Effect of ET-3 on cGMP production in C6 glioma cells --- p.61 / Chapter 3.1.2.1 --- Effect of ET-3 on basal cGMP production / Chapter 3.1.2.2 --- Effect of pre-exposure duration to ET-3 on CNP-induced cGMP formation / Chapter 3.1.2.3 --- Dosage-response of ET-3 on CNP-induced cGMP production / Chapter 3.1.3 --- Effect of PMA on cGMP production in C6 glioma cells --- p.65 / Chapter 3.1.3.1 --- Effect of PMA on basal cGMP production / Chapter 3.1.3.2 --- Effect of pre-exposure duration to PMA on CNP-induced cGMP formation / Chapter 3.1.3.3 --- Dosage-response of PMA on CNP-induced cGMP production / Chapter 3.1.4 --- Effects of PKC inhibitors on cGMP production in C6 glioma cells --- p.73 / Chapter 3.1.4.1 --- Effects of PKC inhibitors on basal cGMP production / Chapter 3.1.4.2 --- Effects of PKC inhibitors on CNP-induced cGMP formation / Chapter 3.1.4.3 --- Antagonism of PKC inhibitors on the action of PMA on CNP-induced cGMP formation / Chapter 3.1.4.4 --- Antagonism of PKC inhibitors on the action of ET-3 on CNP-induced cGMP formation / Chapter 3.1.5 --- Effect of arachidonic acid on CNP-induced cGMP production in C6 glioma cells --- p.82 / Chapter 3.2 --- Effects of CNP and ET-3 on cellular metabolism in cultured rat C6 glioma cells --- p.83 / Chapter 3.2.1 --- Effects of CNP and ET-3 on calcium uptake in C6 glioma cells --- p.86 / Chapter 3.2.2 --- Effects of CNP and ET-3 on cell volume changes in C6 glioma cells --- p.89 / Chapter 3.2.3 --- Effects of CNP and ET-3 on glucose and amino acids uptake in C6 glioma cells --- p.91 / Chapter 3.2.4 --- Effects of CNP and ET-3 on C6 cell proliferation --- p.98 / Chapter 3.2.5 --- Effects of CNP and ET-3 on RNA synthesis --- p.101 / Chapter 3.2.6 --- Effects of CNP and ET-3 on protein synthesis --- p.103 / Chapter Chapter 4 --- Discussion and Conclusion --- p.105 / References --- p.117

Identiferoai:union.ndltd.org:cuhk.edu.hk/oai:cuhk-dr:cuhk_318205
Date January 1994
ContributorsTung, Sin Yi Cindy., Chinese University of Hong Kong Graduate School. Division of Biochemistry.
PublisherChinese University of Hong Kong
Source SetsThe Chinese University of Hong Kong
LanguageEnglish
Detected LanguageEnglish
TypeText, bibliography
Formatprint, x, 132 leaves : ill. (some mounted col.) ; 30 cm.
RightsUse of this resource is governed by the terms and conditions of the Creative Commons “Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International” License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/)

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