PMID: 6169522Jul 1, 1981Paper

A synthetic ionophore for Ca2+: studies with model and biological systems

European Journal of Biochemistry
B D GompertsD Allan

Abstract

We show that the relatively simple beta-diketone, 1.1.1.2.2.3.3-heptafluoro-7,7-dimethyloctane-4,6-dione, known as "fod", will solvate Ca2+ ions in an organic phase. In consequence it will transport Ca2+ across phospholipid bilayers. It acts as predicted for a Ca2+-transporting ionophore in two biological systems: it will stimulate Ca2+-dependent K+ efflux from human red blood cells, and Ca2+-dependent histamine secretion from rat peritoneal mast cells.

References

Jul 12, 1979·Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications·S T Ohnishi, T M Devlin
Sep 19, 1977·Biochimica Et Biophysica Acta·S P Young, B D Gomperts
Nov 1, 1977·Biochimica Et Biophysica Acta·P CaroniE Carafoli
Apr 28, 1978·Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications·C M DeberJ Tom-Kun
Mar 30, 1979·Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications·P J AggettA D Bangham
Oct 1, 1979·Biopolymers·C M Deber, P D Adawadkar
Jun 1, 1978·Journal of Medicinal Chemistry·M J Umen, A Scarpa
Nov 1, 1967·Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America·B C PressmanJ H Johnson

❮ Previous
Next ❯

Citations

Mar 9, 1994·Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences·B D GompertsP E Tatham
Nov 14, 1983·FEBS Letters·F Di Virgilio, B D Gomperts
Oct 14, 1983·Journal of Immunological Methods·I A Braude
Dec 12, 1991·Biochimica Et Biophysica Acta·M Lindau, B D Gomperts
Nov 15, 1987·Archives of Biochemistry and Biophysics·G CalvielloA Cittadini

❮ Previous
Next ❯

Related Concepts

Trending Feeds

COVID-19

Coronaviruses encompass a large family of viruses that cause the common cold as well as more serious diseases, such as the ongoing outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19; formally known as 2019-nCoV). Coronaviruses can spread from animals to humans; symptoms include fever, cough, shortness of breath, and breathing difficulties; in more severe cases, infection can lead to death. This feed covers recent research on COVID-19.

Blastomycosis

Blastomycosis fungal infections spread through inhaling Blastomyces dermatitidis spores. Discover the latest research on blastomycosis fungal infections here.

Nuclear Pore Complex in ALS/FTD

Alterations in nucleocytoplasmic transport, controlled by the nuclear pore complex, may be involved in the pathomechanism underlying multiple neurodegenerative diseases including Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis and Frontotemporal Dementia. Here is the latest research on the nuclear pore complex in ALS and FTD.

Applications of Molecular Barcoding

The concept of molecular barcoding is that each original DNA or RNA molecule is attached to a unique sequence barcode. Sequence reads having different barcodes represent different original molecules, while sequence reads having the same barcode are results of PCR duplication from one original molecule. Discover the latest research on molecular barcoding here.

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Chronic fatigue syndrome is a disease characterized by unexplained disabling fatigue; the pathology of which is incompletely understood. Discover the latest research on chronic fatigue syndrome here.

Evolution of Pluripotency

Pluripotency refers to the ability of a cell to develop into three primary germ cell layers of the embryo. This feed focuses on the mechanisms that underlie the evolution of pluripotency. Here is the latest research.

Position Effect Variegation

Position Effect Variagation occurs when a gene is inactivated due to its positioning near heterochromatic regions within a chromosome. Discover the latest research on Position Effect Variagation here.

STING Receptor Agonists

Stimulator of IFN genes (STING) are a group of transmembrane proteins that are involved in the induction of type I interferon that is important in the innate immune response. The stimulation of STING has been an active area of research in the treatment of cancer and infectious diseases. Here is the latest research on STING receptor agonists.

Microbicide

Microbicides are products that can be applied to vaginal or rectal mucosal surfaces with the goal of preventing, or at least significantly reducing, the transmission of sexually transmitted infections. Here is the latest research on microbicides.