Characterization of somatic Ca2+ clearance mechanisms in young and mature hippocampal granule cells

Abstract Calcium is a key regulator for expression of genes relevant to survival and maturation of newborn neurons. Mammalian hippocampal dentate gyrus generates new granule cells (GCs) throughout adult life. We identified young and mature GCs in hippocampi of young adult mice according to their ele...

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Published in:Cell calcium (Edinburgh) 2009-05, Vol.45 (5), p.465-473
Main Authors: Lee, Sang Hun, Ho, Won-Kyung, Lee, Suk-Ho
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Advanced Basic Science
Animals
Calbindins
Calcium - metabolism
Hippocampus - cytology
Male
Mice
Mice, Inbred C57BL
Mice, Knockout
Neurons - cytology
Neurons - metabolism
Patch-Clamp Techniques
Plasma Membrane Calcium-Transporting ATPases - metabolism
S100 Calcium Binding Protein G - genetics
S100 Calcium Binding Protein G - metabolism
Sarcoplasmic Reticulum Calcium-Transporting ATPases - metabolism
Sodium-Calcium Exchanger - metabolism
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Summary:Abstract Calcium is a key regulator for expression of genes relevant to survival and maturation of newborn neurons. Mammalian hippocampal dentate gyrus generates new granule cells (GCs) throughout adult life. We identified young and mature GCs in hippocampi of young adult mice according to their electrical properties, and investigated contributions of Na/Ca exchanger (NCX), sarco-endoplasmic reticulum Ca2+ -ATPase (SERCA), plasma membrane Ca2+ -ATPase (PMCA) and mitochondria to Ca2+ clearance in somata of GCs. Somatic Ca2+ clearance was increased by about 50% as GCs matured. NCX activity increased proportionally during maturation with its relative contribution kept about 40% both in young and mature GCs. On the other hand, the developmental increases in activities of mitochondria and SERCA resulted in higher contributions to Ca2+ clearance in mature GCs than in young GCs. Especially mitochondrial function was most highly enhanced during maturation. PMCA activity, however, did not increase during maturation. Low Ca2+ clearance in immature GCs might facilitate higher Ca2+ accumulation during network activity, which in turn help survival of young GCs.
ISSN:0143-4160
1532-1991
DOI:10.1016/j.ceca.2009.03.004