Here, we review the properties of a suggested mechanism for a neural ATPase complex based on our recent experimental findings. The mechanism represents a multifunctional ATPase: an enzyme that is a chloride pump and a GABA receptor. This enables new views on the ways Cl - channel transports anions and its regulation by the intra- and extracellular ions and molecules (in particular by glucose, ATP, [Formula: see text]). The hydrolytic activity of this GABA A-coupled ATPase provides the [Formula: see text] transport process the energy and determines a certain direction of ions flux across neuronal membrane. This can help with the research regarding several diseases such as epilepsy. [Formula: see text]Special Issue Comment: This project is about a multifunctional ATPase complex. Experiments involving measuring & solving individual ATPases are related with the Special Issue about FRET experiments,1 about enzymes,2 and about treatments when solving single molecules.3,4 The model suggested here is simply tested with these experimental and mathematical methods.
Effects of GABA, glycine, acetylcholine, and glutamate (agonists of the GABAa/benzodiazepine, glycine, choline, and glutamate receptors, respectively) at concentrations in the range 10(-8)-10(-4) M on the activity of "basal" Mg(2+)-ATPase of the plasma membrane fraction from bream brain and on its activation by Cl(-) were investigated. GABA and glycine activated "basal" Mg(2+)-ATPase activity and suppressed its activation by Cl(-). Acetylcholine and glutamate activated "basal" Mg(2+)-ATPase to a lesser extent and did not suppress the activation of the enzyme by Cl(-). The activation of "basal" Mg(2+)-ATPase by neuromediators was decreased by blockers of the corresponding receptors (picrotoxin, strychnine, benztropine mesylate, and D-2-amino-5-phosphonovaleric acid). In addition, picrotoxin and strychnine eliminated the inhibiting effect of GABA and glycine, respectively, on the Cl(-)-stimulated Mg(2+)-ATPase activity. Agonists of the GABAa/benzodiazepine receptor--phenazepam (10(-8)-10(-4) M) and pentobarbital (10(-6)-10(-3) M)--activated the "basal" Mg(2+)-ATPase activity and decreased the Cl(-)-stimulated Mg(2+)-ATPase activity. The dependence of both enzyme activities on ligand concentration is bell-shaped. Moreover, phenazepam and pentobarbital increased the "basal" Mg(2+)-ATPase activity in the presence of 10(-7) M GABA and did not influence it in the presence of 10(-4) M GABA and 10(-6) M glycine. The data suggest that in the fish brain membranes the Cl(-)-stimulated Mg(2+)-ATPase interacts with GABAa/benzodiazepine and glycine receptors but not with m-choline and glutamate receptors.
Neuronal intracellular chloride ([Cl−]i) is a key determinant in γ-aminobutyric acid type A (GABA)ergic signaling. γ-Aminobutyric acid type A receptors (GABAARs) mediate both inhibitory and excitatory neurotransmission, as the passive fluxes of Cl− and HCO3− via pores can be reversed by changes in the transmembrane concentration gradient of Cl−. The cation–chloride co-transporters (CCCs) are the primary systems for maintaining [Cl−]i homeostasis. However, despite extensive electrophysiological data obtained in vitro that are supported by a wide range of molecular biological studies on the expression patterns and properties of CCCs, the presence of ontogenetic changes in [Cl−]i—along with the consequent shift in GABA reversal potential—remain a subject of debate. Recent studies showed that the β3 subunit possesses properties of the P-type ATPase that participates in the ATP-consuming movement of Cl− via the receptor. Moreover, row studies have demonstrated that the β3 subunit is a key player in GABAAR performance and in the appearance of serious neurological disorders. In this review, we discuss the properties and driving forces of CCCs and Cl−, HCO3−ATPase in the maintenance of [Cl−]i homeostasis after changes in upcoming GABAAR function. Moreover, we discuss the contribution of the β3 subunit in the manifestation of epilepsy, autism, and other syndromes.
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