Modulation of contractility in failing human myocytes by reverse-mode Na/Ca exchange

Valentino Piacentino; Christopher R. Weber; John P. Gaughan; Kenneth B. Margulies; Donald M Bers; Steven R. Houser

Modulation of contractility in failing human myocytes by reverse-mode Na/Ca exchange

Valentino Piacentino, Christopher R. Weber, John P. Gaughan, Kenneth B. Margulies, Donald M Bers, Steven R. Houser

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Abstract

A decrease in the peak systolic [Ca]_i and slow decay of the Ca_i transient are common features of the end-stage failing human ventricular myocyte and may underlie the contractile abnormalities observed in congestive heart failure. The role of the Na/Ca exchanger has been a great area of interest given the changes observed at the molecular level. Results from these experiments have been inconsistent, however, and therefore cellular-based experiments may be required to characterize the role of the Na/Ca exchanger in failing human myocardium. We review recent data that suggest an increased ability of the Na/Ca exchanger to transport Ca into the cytoplasm in failing human myocytes. We hypothesize that this increased Ca influx can explain the slowed decay and impaired relaxation of failing human ventricular myocytes.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	466-471
Number of pages	6
Journal	Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences
Volume	976
State	Published - 2002
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Cardiac Na/Ca exchange
Contractility
Heart failure
Sarcoplasmic reticulum

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Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology(all)

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Modulation of contractility in failing human myocytes by reverse-mode Na/Ca exchange

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