Nifedipine is an antagonist to cyclotron resonance enhancement of 45Ca incorporation in human lymphocytes

Cell Calcium · 1987 · Mixed · Low evidence

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PublicationCell Calcium · 1987

Study typein_vitro

Reported directionMixed

Evidence ratingLow

Abstract

The incorporation of 45Ca in mixed human lymphocytes was measured following one-hour exposures of the cells to combined steady and periodic magnetic fields designed to probe for cyclotron resonance response in calcium incorporation. Measurements were made as a function of magnetic field frequency, up to 30 Hz, and as a function of magnetic field amplitude, up to 1.5 x 10(-4) Trms. The amplitude measurements demonstrated that the relative 45Ca uptake at resonance follows different mechanisms of interaction above and below 0.2 x 10(-4) Trms. After adjusting the magnetic field configuration for maximum incorporation, we then determined the effects of the calcium influx blocker nifedipine on 45Ca incorporation, with and without simultaneous exposure to this specific magnetic field combination. The presence of nifedipine in both unexposed and exposed cell suspensions resulted in decreased 45Ca uptake, presumably through the slow inward calcium channels. Evidence was found suggesting that nifedipine acts antagonistically to the 45Ca cyclotron resonance tuning signal.

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Study typein_vitro

Effect directionmixed

Populationmixed human lymphocytes (cell suspensions)

Sample sizeNot supplied

ExposureELF · 1 hour exposures; frequency varied up to 30 Hz; amplitude varied up to 1.5 × 10^(-4) T_rms; combined steady and periodic magnetic fields

Evidence strengthLowConfidence: 74% · Peer reviewed: yes

Main findings

One-hour exposure to combined steady and periodic magnetic fields (up to 30 Hz; up to 1.5 × 10^(-4) T_rms) was used to probe cyclotron resonance effects on 45Ca incorporation in mixed human lymphocytes. Relative 45Ca uptake at resonance appeared to follow different interaction mechanisms above vs below 0.2 × 10^(-4) T_rms. Nifedipine decreased 45Ca uptake in both unexposed and exposed suspensions, and evidence suggested nifedipine antagonized the 45Ca cyclotron resonance tuning signal.

Outcomes measured

45Ca incorporation/uptake in human lymphocytes
cyclotron resonance response in calcium incorporation
effect of nifedipine on 45Ca uptake with and without magnetic field exposure

Limitations

Sample size not reported in abstract
In vitro cell-suspension study; generalizability to in vivo outcomes not addressed in abstract
Quantitative effect sizes and statistical details not provided in abstract

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Identifiers and source

DOI: 10.1016/0143-4160(87)90025-x
PubMed: 3435912

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