Abstract
Although CaV1.2 and CaV1.3 are two subtypes of L-type Ca2+ channels expressed in the CNS, functions of CaV1.3 have not been well elucidated compared to CaV1.2. Here, we found that CaV1.3-NT associates with GABABR2-CT using yeast two-hybrid, GST pull-down and co-immunoprecipitation assays. We also demonstrated co-localization of CaV1.3 and GABABR2 in HEK293 cells and cultured hippocampal neurons. Whole-cell patch-clamp and Ca2+-imaging experiments revealed that activation of GABABR increases CaV1.3 currents and intracellular Ca2+ via CaV1.3, but not CaV1.2. These results show a physical and functional interaction between CaV1.3 and GABABR, suggesting the potential pivotal roles of CaV1.3 in the CNS.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 3317-3322 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | FEBS Letters |
Volume | 584 |
Issue number | 15 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2010 Aug |
Bibliographical note
Funding Information:We extend our appreciation to Dr. S. Kim for helping a yeast two-hybrid assay. This work was supported by the Mid-Career Researcher Program Grant (No. 20100000343 ), the Pioneer Grant (No. 20100002215 ), and the BRC of the 21st Century Frontier Research Program (No. 2010K000813) from MEST, the Republic of Korea.
Keywords
- Baclofen
- Intracellular Ca
- L-Type Ca channels
- Whole-cell patch-clamp
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Biophysics
- Structural Biology
- Biochemistry
- Molecular Biology
- Genetics
- Cell Biology