甲基汞对大脑皮层神经细胞内游离钙的影响

目的　研究甲基汞对急性分离的大脑皮层神经细胞内游离Ca2 水平的影响。方法　采用钙离子指示剂Fura 2双波长荧光检测技术。结果　 (0 10～ 5 0 0 )× 10 -6mol/L甲基汞可使大脑皮层神经细胞内游离Ca2 水平显著升高 ,且有剂量 效应关系。甲基汞升高神经细胞内游离Ca2 的作用与胞外Ca2 大量内流和胞内储Ca2 释放有关 ,且以胞外Ca2 内流为主。胞外Ca2 内流与N 甲基 D 天冬氨酸受体门控Ca2 通道以及电压门控Ca2 通道有关 ,而与电压依赖性Na 通道无关。结论　甲基汞可使神经细胞内游离Ca2 浓度异常升高 ,且与Ca2 通道有密切关系。

Effects of methylmercury on intracellular free calcium content in cerebral cortical neurons

OBJECTIVE: This study was conducted to explore effects and potential mechanism of methylmercury on concentration of intracellular free calcium (Ca(2+)) in the acutely isolated cerebral cortical neurons. METHODS: Calcium ion indicator Fura-2 two wave-length fluorophotometry was used to measure concentration of Ca(2+). RESULTS: (0.10 - 5.00) x 10(-6) mol/L of methylmercury could increase level of free intracellular Ca(2+) in cerebral cortical neurons significantly (P < 0.01), in a dose-response manner. Increase in intracellular free Ca(2+) of neurons caused by methylmercury associated with large influx of Ca(2+) outside cells and release of stored Ca(2+) inside cells, especially by influx of Ca(2+) outside cells. Influx of Ca(2+) outside cells associated with Ca(2+) channels regulated by receptor gate and potential gate, but not associated with sodium-dependent channel. CONCLUSION: Methylmercury lead to abnormal increase of intracellular free Ca(2+) in neurons, which is closely related to Ca(2+) channel.