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HGF/SF and Menthol Increase Human Glioblastoma Cell Calcium and Migration

This study explored the role of transient receptor potential melastatin 8 ion channels (TRPM8) in mechanisms of human glioblastoma (DBTRG) cell migration. Menthol stimulated influx of Ca2+, membrane current, and migration of DBTRG cells. Effects on Ca2+ and migration were enhanced by pre-treatment with hepatocyte growth factor/scatter factor (HGF/SF). Effects on Ca2+ also were greater in migrating cells compared with non-migrating cells. 2-Aminoethoxydiphenyl borate (2-APB) inhibited all menthol stimulations. RT-PCR and immunoblot analysis showed that DBTRG cells expressed both mRNA and protein for TRPM8 ion channels. Two proteins were evident: one (130-140 kDa) in a plasma membrane-enriched fraction, and a variant (95-100 kDa) in microsome- and plasma membrane-enriched fractions. Thus, TRPM8 plays a role in mechanisms that increase [Ca2+]i needed for DBTRG cell migration.

Identiferoai:union.ndltd.org:ETSU/oai:dc.etsu.edu:etsu-works-18676
Date18 July 2008
CreatorsWondergem, Robert, Ecay, Tom W., Mahieu, Frank, Owsianik, Grzegorz, Nilius, Bernd
PublisherDigital Commons @ East Tennessee State University
Source SetsEast Tennessee State University
Detected LanguageEnglish
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SourceETSU Faculty Works

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