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Na+, K+-ATPase subunit composition in a human chondrocyte cell line; evidence for the presence of ?1, ?3, ?1, ?2 and ?3 isoforms

Mobasheri, Ali; Trujillo, Elisa; Arteaga, Mari-Francis; Martin-Vasallo, Pablo

Na+, K+-ATPase subunit composition in a human chondrocyte cell line; evidence for the presence of ?1, ?3, ?1, ?2 and ?3 isoforms Thumbnail


Authors

Ali Mobasheri

Elisa Trujillo

Mari-Francis Arteaga

Pablo Martin-Vasallo



Abstract

Membrane transport systems participate in fundamental activities such as cell cycle control, proliferation, survival, volume regulation, pH maintenance and regulation of extracellular matrix synthesis. Multiple isoforms of Na+, K+-ATPase are expressed in primary chondrocytes. Some of these isoforms have previously been reported to be expressed exclusively in electrically excitable cells (i.e., cardiomyocytes and neurons). Studying the distribution of Na+, K+-ATPase isoforms in chondrocytes makes it possible to document the diversity of isozyme pairing and to clarify issues concerning Na+, K+-ATPase isoform abundance and the physiological relevance of their expression. In this study, we investigated the expression of Na+, K+-ATPase in a human chondrocyte cell line (C-20/A4) using a combination of immunological and biochemical techniques. A panel of well-characterized antibodies revealed abundant expression of the ?1, ?1 and ?2 isoforms. Western blot analysis of plasma membranes confirmed the above findings. Na+, K+-ATPase consists of multiple isozyme variants that endow chondrocytes with additional homeostatic control capabilities. In terms of Na+, K+-ATPase expression, the C-20/A4 cell line is phenotypically similar to primary and in situ chondrocytes. However, unlike freshly isolated chondrocytes, C-20/A4 cells are an easily accessible and convenient in vitro model for the study of Na+, K+-ATPase expression and regulation in chondrocytes.

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Mobasheri, A., Trujillo, E., Arteaga, M., & Martin-Vasallo, P. (2012). Na+, K+-ATPase subunit composition in a human chondrocyte cell line; evidence for the presence of ?1, ?3, ?1, ?2 and ?3 isoforms. International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 13(4), https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms13045019

Journal Article Type Article
Publication Date Apr 20, 2012
Deposit Date Mar 27, 2014
Publicly Available Date Mar 29, 2024
Journal International Journal of Molecular Sciences
Print ISSN 1661-6596
Electronic ISSN 1422-0067
Publisher MDPI
Peer Reviewed Peer Reviewed
Volume 13
Issue 4
DOI https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms13045019
Public URL https://nottingham-repository.worktribe.com/output/709899
Publisher URL http://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/13/4/5019

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