Cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator-associated ATP release is controlled by a chloride sensor.
Cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator-associated ATP release is controlled by a chloride sensor.
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囊性纤维化跨膜电导调节剂相关的ATP释放由氯化物传感器控制。
DOI:
10.1083/jcb.143.3.645
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发表时间:
1998-11-02
影响因子:
7.8
通讯作者:
Engelhardt, J F
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作者:
Jiang, Q;Mak, D;Devidas, S;Schwiebert, E M;Bragin, A;Zhang, Y;Skach, W R;Guggino, W B;Foskett, J K;Engelhardt, J F
The cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) is a chloride channel that is defective in cystic fibrosis, and has also been closely associated with ATP permeability in cells. Using a Xenopus oocyte cRNA expression system, we have evaluated the molecular mechanisms that control CFTR-modulated ATP release. CFTR-modulated ATP release was dependent on both cAMP activation and a gradient change in the extracellular chloride concentration. Activation of ATP release occurred within a narrow concentration range of external Cl− that was similar to that reported in airway surface fluid. Mutagenesis of CFTR demonstrated that Cl− conductance and ATP release regulatory properties could be dissociated to different regions of the CFTR protein. Despite the lack of a need for Cl− conductance through CFTR to modulate ATP release, alterations in channel pore residues R347 and R334 caused changes in the relative ability of different halides to activate ATP efflux (wtCFTR, Cl >> Br; R347P, Cl >> Br; R347E, Br >> Cl; R334W, Cl = Br). We hypothesize that residues R347 and R334 may contribute a Cl− binding site within the CFTR channel pore that is necessary for activation of ATP efflux in response to increases of extracellular Cl−. In summary, these findings suggest a novel chloride sensor mechanism by which CFTR is capable of responding to changes in the extracellular chloride concentration by modulating the activity of an unidentified ATP efflux pathway. This pathway may play an important role in maintaining fluid and electrolyte balance in the airway through purinergic regulation of epithelial cells. Insight into these molecular mechanisms enhances our understanding of pathogenesis in the cystic fibrosis lung.