2004
Functional and Molecular Characterization of a Volume-activated Chloride Channel in Rabbit Corneal Epithelial Cells
Al-Nakkash L, Iserovich P, Coca-Prados M, Yang H, Reinach P. Functional and Molecular Characterization of a Volume-activated Chloride Channel in Rabbit Corneal Epithelial Cells. The Journal Of Membrane Biology 2004, 201: 41-49. PMID: 15635811, DOI: 10.1007/s00232-004-0706-5.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCorneal epithelial cellsRabbit corneal epithelial cellsVolume-regulated anion channelsEpithelial cellsVoltage-dependent inhibitionHypotonic challengeVolume-activated chloride channelsRegulatory volume decrease (RVD) responseInactive phorbol ester analoguePresence of DIDSExtracellular calciumChloride currentsNiflumic acidRVD responseCell swellingDecrease responseNorthern blot analysisBlot analysisPhorbol dibutyratePhorbol ester analogsChloride channelsVACCNPPBMOsm mediumSV40-immortalized rabbit corneal epithelial cells
2003
A3 adenosine and CB1 receptors activate a PKC‐sensitive Cl− current in human nonpigmented ciliary epithelial cells via a Gβγ‐coupled MAPK signaling pathway
Shi C, Szczesniak A, Mao L, Jollimore C, Coca‐Prados M, Hung O, Kelly ME. A3 adenosine and CB1 receptors activate a PKC‐sensitive Cl− current in human nonpigmented ciliary epithelial cells via a Gβγ‐coupled MAPK signaling pathway. British Journal Of Pharmacology 2003, 139: 475-486. PMID: 12788807, PMCID: PMC1573867, DOI: 10.1038/sj.bjp.0705266.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsCell Line, TransformedChloride ChannelsCiliaDose-Response Relationship, DrugEnzyme ActivationEnzyme InhibitorsEpithelial CellsGTP-Binding Protein beta SubunitsGTP-Binding Protein gamma SubunitsHumansMAP Kinase Signaling SystemProtein Kinase CReceptor, Adenosine A3Receptor, Cannabinoid, CB1ConceptsCB1 receptorsCl- currentSR 141716Receptor agonistNPCE cellsA3 adenosineWhole-cell patch-clamp recordingsCB1 receptor inverse agonistBasal Cl(-) currentCB1 receptor agonistA3 receptor agonistPatch-clamp recordingsHuman CB1 receptorReceptor-transfected cellsReceptor inverse agonistHuman nonpigmented ciliary epithelial cellsSignaling pathwaysAdenosine receptor antagonistNonpigmented ciliary epithelial cellsCiliary epithelial cell linePI3K inhibitorsMitogen-activated protein kinase kinase inhibitorBeta-adrenergic receptor kinaseProtein kinase kinase inhibitorEpithelial cell line
2002
Protein tyrosine kinase and protein phosphatase signaling pathways regulate volume-sensitive chloride currents in a nonpigmented ciliary epithelial cell line.
Shi C, Barnes S, Coca-Prados M, Kelly ME. Protein tyrosine kinase and protein phosphatase signaling pathways regulate volume-sensitive chloride currents in a nonpigmented ciliary epithelial cell line. Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science 2002, 43: 1525-32. PMID: 11980870.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsCell Line, TransformedChloride ChannelsCiliary BodyEnzyme ActivationEnzyme InhibitorsEpithelial CellsPatch-Clamp TechniquesPhosphatidylinositol 3-KinasesPhosphoinositide-3 Kinase InhibitorsPhosphoprotein PhosphatasesPhosphorylationProtein-Tyrosine KinasesRabbitsSignal TransductionConceptsProtein tyrosine kinasesProtein tyrosine kinase inhibitorTyrosine kinaseOkadaic acidPP-1Ciliary epithelial cellsHyposmotic stimulationC-Src tyrosine kinasePI3KProtein phosphatase inhibitorPKC inhibitorEpithelial cellsSrc tyrosine kinaseCiliary epithelial cell linePhosphatidylinositol-3 kinase inhibitorKinase inhibitorsProtein phosphatasePhosphatase inhibitorCl- currentEpithelial cell lineNonpigmented ciliary epithelial cellsCell swellingKinasePKC activatorTyrosine kinase inhibitors
2000
Na+/H+ and Cl–/HCO3–-antiporters of bovine pigmented ciliary epithelial cells
Counillon L, Touret N, Bidet M, Peterson-Yantorno K, Coca-Prados M, Stuart-Tilley A, Wilhelm S, Alper S, Civan M. Na+/H+ and Cl–/HCO3–-antiporters of bovine pigmented ciliary epithelial cells. Pflügers Archiv - European Journal Of Physiology 2000, 440: 667-678. PMID: 11007305, DOI: 10.1007/s004240000302.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsAnion Transport ProteinsAntiportersCattleCell Line, TransformedChloride-Bicarbonate AntiportersCiliary BodyEpithelial CellsImmunohistochemistryMembrane ProteinsMicroscopy, FluorescenceMicroscopy, VideoModels, BiologicalPigmentationReverse Transcriptase Polymerase Chain ReactionRNA, MessengerSLC4A ProteinsSodiumSodium-Hydrogen ExchangersConceptsAqueous humor formationCl-/HCO3Epithelial cell layerTranscriptase-polymerase chain reaction amplificationPE cellsCell layerHuman ciliary bodyAE2 Cl-/HCO3Medical therapyNHE-1 isoformCiliary epithelial cellsCiliary bodyAqueous humorCiliary epithelial bilayerPolymerase chain reaction amplificationChain reaction amplificationNHE-1Rabbit ciliary epitheliumCiliary epitheliumEpithelial cellsBovine pigmented ciliary epithelial cellsGap junctionsRegulatory volume increasePigmented ciliary epithelial cellsExternal Cl
1995
Immortalization of cat iris sphincter smooth muscle cells by SV40 virus: Growth, morphological, biochemical and pharmacological characteristics
Ocklind A, Yousufzai S, Ghosh S, Coca-Prados M, St Jernschantz J, Abdel-Latif A. Immortalization of cat iris sphincter smooth muscle cells by SV40 virus: Growth, morphological, biochemical and pharmacological characteristics. Experimental Eye Research 1995, 61: 535-545. PMID: 8654496, DOI: 10.1016/s0014-4835(05)80047-8.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSignal transduction pathwaysCat iris sphincter smooth muscle cellsSmooth muscle alpha-actinMuscle alpha-actinImmortalized cellsTransduction pathwaysSmooth muscle cellsMuscle cellsAlpha-actinImportant model systemSV40 virusLarge T antigenImmortalized cell culturesMlc proteinNormal muscle cellsTransformation phenotypeSuccessful immortalizationLow-serum mediumCellular DNAContact inhibitionPopulation doublingsSV-CISM-2 cellsT antigenViral transformationArachidonic acid
1994
EP2-receptor Stimulated Cyclic Amp Synthesis in Cultured Human Non-pigmented Ciliary Epithelium
Jumblatt M, Neltner A, Coca-Prados M, Paterson C. EP2-receptor Stimulated Cyclic Amp Synthesis in Cultured Human Non-pigmented Ciliary Epithelium. Experimental Eye Research 1994, 58: 563-566. PMID: 7925693, DOI: 10.1006/exer.1994.1050.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHuman NPE cellsReceptor subtypesProstaglandin E2 receptor subtypesCiliary epitheliumCAMP synthesisNon-pigmented epithelial cellsNPE cellsEP2 receptor subtypeCyclic AMP synthesisNon-pigmented ciliary epitheliumHuman non-pigmented ciliary epitheliumEP2 subtypeProstanoid agonistsPharmacologic characterizationSpecific receptorsHuman NonPhysiologic functionProstanoidsEpithelial cellsMethyl xanthineSubtypesAMP synthesisCyclic AMPCyclic monophosphatePGE2
1993
Calcium-dependent regulation of cation transport in cultured human nonpigmented ciliary epithelial cells
Mito T, Delamere N, Coca-Prados M. Calcium-dependent regulation of cation transport in cultured human nonpigmented ciliary epithelial cells. American Journal Of Physiology 1993, 264: c519-c526. PMID: 8384781, DOI: 10.1152/ajpcell.1993.264.3.c519.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsBiological TransportBumetanideCalcimycinCalciumCarrier ProteinsCationsCell Line, TransformedCiliary BodyEgtazic AcidEpithelial CellsEpitheliumHumansOuabainPigment Epithelium of EyePotassium ChannelsQuinidineRubidiumSodium-Potassium-Chloride SymportersSodium-Potassium-Exchanging ATPaseTerpenesThapsigarginConceptsPotassium channelsIntracellular calcium bufferPotassium channel activityOuabain-sensitive potassium (86Rb) uptakeOuabain-sensitive componentCalcium-induced activationOuabain-insensitive componentNa-K-ATPaseCalcium-induced stimulationCiliary epithelial cellsNa-K-adenosinetriphosphataseMM quinidineThapsigargin stimulationIntracellular calciumPotassium lossCiliary epitheliumCalcium-dependent regulationEpithelial cellsAcetoxymethyl esterCalcium bufferCultured humanChannel activityCell linesCotransporterBumetanide
1991
Detection and characterization of Ca2+-activated K+ channels in transformed cells of human non-pigmented ciliary epithelium
Barros F, Lòpez-Briones L, Coca-Prados M, Belmonte C. Detection and characterization of Ca2+-activated K+ channels in transformed cells of human non-pigmented ciliary epithelium. Current Eye Research 1991, 10: 731-738. PMID: 1914505, DOI: 10.3109/02713689109013867.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchDifferential expression of HLA DR, DP and DQ in cultivated, human ciliary body epithelial cells.
Helbig H, Kittredge K, Coca-Prados M, Nussenblatt R. Differential expression of HLA DR, DP and DQ in cultivated, human ciliary body epithelial cells. Die Ophthalmologie 1991, 88: 295-8. PMID: 1889783.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsCell Line, TransformedCiliary BodyEpitheliumGene Expression RegulationHLA-DP AntigensHLA-DQ AntigensHLA-DR AntigensHumansImmunity, CellularT-LymphocytesUveitisConceptsHLA-DRMHC-IIGamma-IFNHLA-DQClass IIMajor histocompatibility complex class IIHistocompatibility complex class IICiliary epitheliumEpithelial cellsHuman non-pigmented ciliary epithelial cellsT helper lymphocytesAntigen-specific activationMHC-II expressionCultured human non-pigmented ciliary epithelial cellsMHC class IIMeans of immunohistochemistryPresentation of antigensHuman MHC IINon-pigmented ciliary epithelial cellsOcular autoimmunityUveitic eyesCiliary epithelial cellsCiliary body epithelial cellsLymphoid cellsDifferential expression
1989
Volume regulation of cultured, transformed, non-pigmented epithelial cells from human ciliary body
Yantorno R, Coca-Prados M, Krupin T, Civan M. Volume regulation of cultured, transformed, non-pigmented epithelial cells from human ciliary body. Experimental Eye Research 1989, 49: 423-437. PMID: 2477268, DOI: 10.1016/0014-4835(89)90051-1.Peer-Reviewed Original Research