Characterization of two-pore channel 2 (TPCN2)-mediated Ca2+ currents in isolated lysosomes

J Biol Chem. 2010 Jul 9;285(28):21219-22. doi: 10.1074/jbc.C110.143123. Epub 2010 May 21.

Abstract

Two-pore channels (TPCNs) have been proposed to form lysosomal Ca(2+) release channels that are activated by nicotinic acid adenine dinucleotide phosphate. Here, we employ a glass chip-based method to record for the first time nicotinic acid adenine dinucleotide phosphate -dependent currents through a two-pore channel (TPCN2) from intact lysosomes. We show that TPCN2 is a highly selective Ca(2+) channel that is regulated by intralysosomal pH. Using site-directed mutagenesis, we identify an amino acid residue in the putative pore region that is crucial for conferring high Ca(2+) selectivity. Our glass chip-based method will provide electrophysiological access not only to lysosomal TPCN channels but also to a broad range of other intracellular ion channels.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Calcium / chemistry*
  • Calcium Channels / chemistry*
  • Calcium Channels / metabolism
  • Calcium Signaling*
  • Cell Line
  • Electrophysiology / methods
  • Green Fluorescent Proteins / metabolism
  • Humans
  • Ion Channel Gating
  • Lysosomes / chemistry*
  • Lysosomes / metabolism
  • Mice
  • Models, Biological
  • Mutagenesis, Site-Directed
  • Mutation
  • beta-N-Acetylhexosaminidases / metabolism

Substances

  • Calcium Channels
  • TPCN2 protein, human
  • TPCN2 protein, mouse
  • Green Fluorescent Proteins
  • beta-N-Acetylhexosaminidases
  • Calcium