Abstract
Events related to the early mobilization of Mg2+ in mammalian cells in response to external stimuli are not well characterized. We examined changes in cytoplasmic free Mg2+ concentrations ([Mg2+]i) after mitogenic stimulation in single mouse Swiss 3T3 fibroblasts, using digital ratio imaging microscopy of the fluorescent probe mag-fura-2. Stimulation with bombesin or epidermal growth factor (EGF) in combination with insulin led to a significant increase in mean [Mg2+]i levels from basal 0.22 mM to 0.29-0.35 mM after 30-60 min. The response showed some heterogeneity among individual cells with respect to the extent of the increase; approximately 10% of the cells showed no [Mg2+]i response. Bombesin or EGF alone induced a significant increase in [Mg2+]i but was less effective than when combined with insulin. In medium without added Mg2+, the increase in [Mg2+]i was considerably decreased, either with bombesin plus insulin or EGF plus insulin. These results provide direct evidence for the mobilization of Mg2+ as an early cellular response to growth factors.
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