Stimulus-secretion coupling and mitochondrial metabolism in steroid-secreting cells

András Spät, János G. Pitter, Tibor Rohács, György Szabadkai

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Abstract

Ca2+ signal in high-Ca2+ perimitochondrial microdomains is amplified within the mitochondrial matrix and activates Ca2+-dependent dehydrogenases. In steroid-secreting cells, small cytoplasmic Ca2+ signals may also augment mitochondrial Ca2+ concentration. The ensuing formation of NADH and NADPH may have an essential role in supporting the increased steroid secretion.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)197-200
Number of pages4
JournalNews in Physiological Sciences
Volume16
Issue number5
DOIs
StatePublished - Oct 2001
Externally publishedYes

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Physiology

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