1999
Communication via gap junctions modulates bile secretion in the isolated perfused rat liver
Nathanson M, Rios–Velez L, Burgstahler A, Mennone A. Communication via gap junctions modulates bile secretion in the isolated perfused rat liver. Gastroenterology 1999, 116: 1176-1183. PMID: 10220510, DOI: 10.1016/s0016-5085(99)70021-1.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
1993
Effects of tauroursodeoxycholic acid on cytosolic Ca2+ signals in isolated rat hepatocytes
Beuers U, Nathanson M, Boyer J. Effects of tauroursodeoxycholic acid on cytosolic Ca2+ signals in isolated rat hepatocytes. Gastroenterology 1993, 104: 604-612. PMID: 8425704, DOI: 10.1016/0016-5085(93)90433-d.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEffect of TUDCATauroursodeoxycholic acidAdministration of TUDCAIP3-independent mechanismCytosolic free calciumIP3-sensitive Ca2Trihydroxy bile acidsCholestatic disordersHepatocyte secretionTreatment periodExtracellular Ca2Bile acidsTaurolithocholic acidMumol/Rat hepatocytesFree calciumBasal levelsTransient increaseCytosolic Ca2Levels of inositolFree mediumPhysiological concentrationsIsolated rat hepatocytesHepatocytesFourfold increase