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Interactions of cryptosin with mammalian cardiac dihydropyridine-specific calcium channels

Journal Article · · Life Sciences; (USA)
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  1. Wayne State Univ., Detroit, MI (USA)
Cryptosin, a new cardenolide, was found to be a potent inhibitor of cardiac Na{sup +} and K{sup +} dependent Adenosinetri-phosphatase. In experiments with dog heart ex vivo, development of inotropic and toxic effect correlated with changes in the cardiac dihydropyridine-specific calcium channels as measured by the binding of {sup 3}(H)PN 200-110. A significant change in the PN 200-110 binding was observed when guinea pig and dog heart sarcolemmal membranes were pre-incubated with cryptosin in vitro. Binding analysis of {sup 3}(H)PN 200-110 (Isradipine), a 1,4-dihydropyridine analog with very specific calcium channel binding properties, in both in vitro and ex vivo studies were consistent and indicated a non-specific type of interaction of cryptosin with mammalian cardiac 1,4-dihydropyridine-specific calcium channels.
OSTI ID:
6254267
Journal Information:
Life Sciences; (USA), Journal Name: Life Sciences; (USA) Vol. 47:18; ISSN 0024-3205; ISSN LIFSA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English