Modulation of cell calcium signals by mitochondria

Mol Cell Biochem. 1998 Jul;184(1-2):371-6.

Abstract

It is now clearer and clearer that mitochondria play a role, and perhaps an active role, in cell calcium signalling. The fact that mitochondria can exhibit a Ca2+-induced Ca2+ release (mCICR, Ichas et al. [37]) reinforces this concept and makes the mitochondria an essential element in the relay of Ca2+ wave propagation. It must be emphasized that the modulation of cell Ca2+ signals by mitochondria depends upon their energetic status, thus making mitochondria an essential link between energy metabolism and calcium signalling inside the cell.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adenine Nucleotides / metabolism
  • Calcium / metabolism*
  • Calcium Channels / physiology
  • Cell Membrane Permeability / physiology
  • Energy Metabolism / physiology
  • Enzyme Inhibitors / pharmacology
  • Membrane Potentials / physiology
  • Mitochondria / physiology*
  • Signal Transduction / physiology

Substances

  • Adenine Nucleotides
  • Calcium Channels
  • Enzyme Inhibitors
  • Calcium