Zinc ions efflux from lymphocytes in vitro in the presence of a calcium and magnesium ionic environment and its changes following administration of verapamil

2007 ◽  
Vol 117 (1-3) ◽  
pp. 15-21 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sławomir Tubek
Keyword(s):  
Zinc Ions ◽  
Ionic Environment ◽  
Calcium And Magnesium

The Effect of Calcium and Magnesium on Rabbit Blood Platelet Aggregation in Vitro

1964 ◽  
Vol 12 (01) ◽  
pp. 179-200 ◽  
Author(s):  
Torstein Hovig
Keyword(s):  
Platelet Aggregation ◽  
Cation Exchange ◽  
Calcium Concentration ◽  
Blood Platelets ◽  
Blood Platelet ◽  
Rabbit Blood ◽  
Calcium And Magnesium ◽  
Induced Aggregation ◽  
Blood Platelet Aggregation

SummaryThe effect of calcium and magnesium on the aggregation of rabbit blood platelets in vitro was studied, with the following results:1. Platelet aggregation induced by ADP or collagen could be prevented by EGTA or EDTA. The aggregating effect was restored by recalcification. The effect was also restored by addition of magnesium in EDTA-PRP, but not in EGTA-PRP unless a surplus of calcium was present.2. Calcium remained in concentrations of the order of 0.15–0.25 mM after dialysis or cation exchange of plasma. Aggregation of washed platelets resuspended in such plasma could not be produced with ADP or collagen, unless the calcium concentration was increased or that magnesium was added.3. The adhesiveness of blood platelets to collagen was reduced in EGTA-PRP and EDTA-PRP. Release of ADP from platelets influenced by collagen could not be demonstrated either in EGTA-PRP (presence of magnesium) or in EDTA-PRP.4. It is concluded that calcium is a necessary factor both for the reaction leading to release of ADP and for the the aggregation produced by ADP.5. Thrombin induced aggregation of washed platelets suspended in tris-buffered saline in the presence of calcium. No effect of magnesium could be observed unless small quantities of calcium were present.

Effect of mutations in a zinc-binding domain of yeast RNA polymerase C (III) on enzyme function and subunit association

1992 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 1087-1095
Author(s):  
M Werner ◽  
S Hermann-Le Denmat ◽  
I Treich ◽  
A Sentenac ◽  
P Thuriaux
Keyword(s):  
Rna Polymerase ◽  
Zinc Binding ◽  
Enzyme Function ◽  
Directed Mutagenesis ◽  
Binding Motif ◽  
Zinc Ions ◽  
Amino Terminal ◽  
Zinc Binding Domain ◽  
Zinc Binding Motif

The conserved amino-terminal region of the largest subunit of yeast RNA polymerase C is capable of binding zinc ions in vitro. By oligonucleotide-directed mutagenesis, we show that the putative zinc-binding motif CX2CX6-12CXGHXGX24-37CX2C, present in the largest subunit of all eukaryotic and archaebacterial RNA polymerases, is essential for the function of RNA polymerase C. All mutations in the invariant cysteine and histidine residues conferred a lethal phenotype. We also obtained two conditional thermosensitive mutants affecting this region. One of these produced a form of RNA polymerase C which was thermosensitive and unstable in vitro. This instability was correlated with the loss of three of the subunits which are specific to RNA polymerase C: C82, C34, and C31.

scholarly journals Use of Zinc Ions To Study Thylakoid Protein Phosphorylation and the State 1-State 2 Transition In Vitro

1984 ◽  
Vol 74 (2) ◽  
pp. 348-354 ◽  
Author(s):  
John P. Markwell ◽  
Neil R. Baker ◽  
Michael Bradbury ◽  
J. Philip Thornber
Keyword(s):  
Protein Phosphorylation ◽  
The State ◽  
Zinc Ions ◽  
Thylakoid Protein ◽  
State 1 ◽  
Thylakoid Protein Phosphorylation

A thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine-based fluorescent probe for detection of zinc ions and application for in vitro and in vivo bioimaging

Talanta ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 185 ◽  
pp. 396-404 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jiao Gong ◽  
Yuan-heng Li ◽  
Chan-juan Zhang ◽  
Jian Huang ◽  
Qi Sun
Keyword(s):  
Fluorescent Probe ◽  
Zinc Ions

Antibacterial Effects of Sol-Gel Derived Zinc-Containing Hydroxyapatite

2007 ◽  
Vol 361-363 ◽  
pp. 139-142 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xin Chang Shi ◽  
H.Z. Jiang ◽  
J. Xue ◽  
Yun Mao Liao ◽  
L.Y. Xiao ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Inductively Coupled Plasma ◽  
Sol Gel ◽  
Brain Heart Infusion ◽  
Zinc Content ◽  
Atomic Emission ◽  
Biological Properties ◽  
Zinc Ions ◽  
Antibacterial Effects ◽  
Inductively Coupled

In order to modify the biological properties of pure hydroxyapatite (HAp), two kinds of zinc-containing HAp, which had zinc content of 5.10wt% and 2.54wt%, respectively, were synthesized via sol-gel technique. The obtained coatings were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD) and scanning electron microscope (SEM). Then the antibacterial effects were evaluated through bacteriostatic test on Streptococcus mutans (S.mutans) in vitro and zinc ions releasing ability was investigated through detecting the zinc ions concentration by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy (ICP-AES). The obtained coatings were observed to possess typical apatite peaks in XRD patterns and high homogeneous and porous surfaces in SEM morphology. The coating layer demonstrated good releasing ability in Brain Heart Infusion (BHI) liquid and obviously inhibitory effects to the growth and proliferation of S. mutans. Based on the results obtained above, it is concluded that the sol-gel derived zinc-containing hydroxyapatite could be applied as an antibacterial effective biomaterial.

scholarly journals In vitro activity of omadacycline and levofloxacin against Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae and Staphylococcus saprophyticus in human urine supplemented with calcium and magnesium

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paul Pagano ◽  
Andrea Marra ◽  
Dean Shinabarger ◽  
Chris Pillar
Keyword(s):  
Escherichia Coli ◽  
Klebsiella Pneumoniae ◽  
Human Urine ◽  
Vitro Activity ◽  
In Vitro Activity ◽  
Standard Medium ◽  
Staphylococcus Saprophyticus ◽  
Normal Human ◽  
Calcium And Magnesium

Abstract Background Omadacycline, an aminomethylcycline, was approved in 2018 for the treatment of acute bacterial skin and skin structure infections and community-acquired bacterial pneumonia. In a Phase Ib study, around 34% of the absorbed dose of omadacycline was shown to be excreted in urine—an important property for urinary tract infection (UTI) treatment. Therefore, omadacycline has been studied in two Phase II trials for the treatment of uncomplicated UTIs and acute pyelonephritis. The activity of omadacycline against UTI pathogens in human urine is important to understand in this context. Objectives To study the in vitro activity of omadacycline against UTI pathogens in human urine supplemented with calcium and magnesium. Methods Omadacycline activity was compared with that of levofloxacin against the urinary pathogens Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae and Staphylococcus saprophyticus in standard medium, pooled normal human urine and neutral pH-adjusted pooled normal human urine spiked with calcium or magnesium at concentrations consistent with hypercalcaemia and hypermagnesaemia. Results The activities of omadacycline and levofloxacin against these urinary pathogens were lower in urine relative to standard medium; addition of Mg2+ to broth and urine had a further negative impact on omadacycline activity, whereas the addition of Ca2+ had less of an impact. Levofloxacin activity was not substantially reduced in either broth or urine by the addition of divalent cations. Conclusions The activity of omadacycline against UTI organisms was lower in urine relative to standard medium and was negatively impacted by magnesium. Omadacycline displayed slightly reduced activity when excess calcium was present, but, overall, the differences were ≤2-fold. These observations should be considered along with the pharmacokinetics of the agent for clinical context.

scholarly journals Extracellular Calcium and Magnesium, but Not Iron, Are Needed for Optimal Growth of Blastomyces dermatitidis Yeast Form Cells In Vitro

2004 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 426-429 ◽  
Author(s):  
Steven S. Giles ◽  
Charles J. Czuprynski
Keyword(s):  
Chelating Agents ◽  
Ferric Iron ◽  
Optimal Growth ◽  
Binding Activity ◽  
Blastomyces Dermatitidis ◽  
Serum Transferrin ◽  
Yeast Form ◽  
Calcium And Magnesium ◽  
Shed Light

ABSTRACT In the present study, we demonstrate that the yeast form of Blastomyces dermatitidis can proliferate for short periods of time in the absence of ferric iron but not in the absence of calcium or magnesium. The results of this study shed light on the resistance of B. dermatitidis to chelating agents, such as deferoxamine, and may explain how B. dermatitidis resists the iron-binding activity of serum transferrin.

scholarly journals Effect of mutations in a zinc-binding domain of yeast RNA polymerase C (III) on enzyme function and subunit association.

1992 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 1087-1095 ◽  
Author(s):  
M Werner ◽  
S Hermann-Le Denmat ◽  
I Treich ◽  
A Sentenac ◽  
P Thuriaux
Keyword(s):  
Rna Polymerase ◽  
Zinc Binding ◽  
Enzyme Function ◽  
Directed Mutagenesis ◽  
Binding Motif ◽  
Zinc Ions ◽  
Amino Terminal ◽  
Zinc Binding Domain ◽  
Zinc Binding Motif

The conserved amino-terminal region of the largest subunit of yeast RNA polymerase C is capable of binding zinc ions in vitro. By oligonucleotide-directed mutagenesis, we show that the putative zinc-binding motif CX2CX6-12CXGHXGX24-37CX2C, present in the largest subunit of all eukaryotic and archaebacterial RNA polymerases, is essential for the function of RNA polymerase C. All mutations in the invariant cysteine and histidine residues conferred a lethal phenotype. We also obtained two conditional thermosensitive mutants affecting this region. One of these produced a form of RNA polymerase C which was thermosensitive and unstable in vitro. This instability was correlated with the loss of three of the subunits which are specific to RNA polymerase C: C82, C34, and C31.

Effect of Zinc Ions on Mitosis in Wing Anlagen of Ephestia kühniella Z. in vitro

Nature ◽  
1966 ◽  
Vol 209 (5027) ◽  
pp. 1045-1046 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. A. BARLOW
Keyword(s):  
Zinc Ions ◽  
Ephestia Kühniella
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